Plant Process Engineer
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Job Location:
Neuchâtel - Switzerland
Hourly Salary:
CHF CHF 80 - 85
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Plant Process Engineer Contract (12 Months) Location: Neuchâtel Switzerland
Hourly Rate: CHF 8085
Sector: PharmaceuticalManufacturing
We are currently seeking an experienced Plant Process Engineer to support manufacturing and engineering operations at a leading pharmaceutical production site in Neuchâtel. This is a 12-month contract role offering the opportunity to work in a fast-paced GMP-regulated biotech environment with high technical exposure.
Role Overview As Plant Process Engineer you will provide hands-on engineering expertise to support and continuously improve site operations ensuring uninterrupted production while maintaining full compliance with cGxP GMP safety and engineering standards. You will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned bulk production installations and play a key role in investigations optimisations equipment upgrades and site projects
Key Responsibilities:
You will work primarily within Bulk Production areas supporting equipment and systems including:
Hourly Rate: CHF 8085
Sector: PharmaceuticalManufacturing
We are currently seeking an experienced Plant Process Engineer to support manufacturing and engineering operations at a leading pharmaceutical production site in Neuchâtel. This is a 12-month contract role offering the opportunity to work in a fast-paced GMP-regulated biotech environment with high technical exposure.
Role Overview As Plant Process Engineer you will provide hands-on engineering expertise to support and continuously improve site operations ensuring uninterrupted production while maintaining full compliance with cGxP GMP safety and engineering standards. You will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned bulk production installations and play a key role in investigations optimisations equipment upgrades and site projects
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as primary technical SME for assigned production equipment and systems
- Provide engineering support for investigations recurring issues modifications and continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead and/or support design installation commissioning and qualification activities
- Ensure equipment and systems remain fit for use; proactively identify risks and improvement opportunities
- Coordinate and organise corrective actions modifications and upgrades
- Ensure compliance with cGMP GEP SUVA/ASIT and internal engineering standards
- Support site and cross-functional projects of varying complexity
- Participate as system expert in internal and external audits
- Ensure all activities meet health safety and environmental requirements
You will work primarily within Bulk Production areas supporting equipment and systems including:
- Bioreactors
- Chromatography systems
- Filtration systems (including UF/DF and filter testing)
- Process piping and instrumentation
- CIP and SIP systems
- Process vessels and storage tanks
- Autoclaves
- Support protocol execution and documentation review
- Manage and follow up on punch lists
- Troubleshoot technical and commissioning issues
- Engineering degree (BSc MSc or equivalent) in Biotechnology Chemistry Food Processing or Mechanical Engineering
- 7 years experience in Pharma/Biotech (Process Engineering Plant Engineering or Manufacturing)
- Strong experience with installation commissioning and validation of pharmaceutical process equipment
- Experience with automation systems (Siemens and/or Allen Bradley) is a strong advantage
- Maintenance and utilities experience is considered an asset
- Strong knowledge of GEP cGxP FDA ISPE ASTM 2500 ASME BPE standards
- Fluent in English and French (spoken and written); German is a plus
- Strong problem-solving and technical learning capability
- Team-oriented action-driven and comfortable in a hands-on fast-paced environment
- Proficient with MS Office and MS Project
- Competitive CHF 8085/hour contract rate
- 12-month contract with potential extension
- High-impact role within a regulated cutting-edge biotech facility
- Dynamic collaborative engineering environment
Company Industry
Engineering
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Idibu
100 employees
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