Process Engineer, 80- 100

Microcaps is an ETH Zurich spin-off founded in March 2019. Our unique technology allows us to produce highly precise and innovative microcapsules that empower materials to unlock new capabilities; all tailored to various markets from cosmetics to nutraceutical and pharma.

Our first commercial focus is a genuine breakthrough for the perfume industry: alcoholfree fine fragrances. We already have our first products on the market with reputable brand partners and are now preparing global launches to establish Microcaps as the reference for nextgeneration fragrance bases.

With our dedicated perfume factory being finalized in 2025 our mission for 2026 is clear: make alcoholfree fine fragrance available worldwide.

To strengthen our team in Worben (BE) to optimize our COGS through Industrial process simplification and automation we are looking for a:

Process Engineer (80%-100%)

We are looking for a Process Engineer to join our Chemistry & Process Engineering team. We develop manufacture and run production equipment for the cosmetic food and pharma industries to provide high quality products for our customers and consumers. Our team is currently working on optimizing our production plant in the Fine Fragrance sector. Our product has already reached worldwide market and it is reshaping this industry.

As a Process Engineer in our production plant at Worben (Bern) you will play a crucial role in developing and optimizing our encapsulation process systems and help us rapidly scale beyond the current capacity to fulfil customer demand. With your innovative spirit and industrial experience you will bring new ideas and approaches to the chemical process of our production equipment. Your professional experience with clean process plants makes you a key player in improving and upgrading our continuous running process whilst maintaining the highest quality product output.

Tasks

• Be part of a multi-disciplinary team that designs develops assembles tests and commissions novel process equipment for microencapsulation processes.
• Lead or support process validation activities including protocol development execution and documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) work instructions and process documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including both internal and external experts to achieve project objectives.
• Perform testing validation and troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues and challenges.
• Stay current with industry trends technologies and best practices to continuously improve design processes and outcomes.

Requirements

• Strong technical background with a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering/Process Engineering or related field or higher. Apprentice background also welcome
• 2 years background in process engineering (apprentices highly encouraged) preferably in the food cosmetics or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Strong technical expertise in process design optimization and troubleshooting with knowledge of relevant engineering principles and methodologies
• Proficiency in process modeling and simulation software (e.g. MATLAB or similar tools)
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality standards applicable to manufacturing processes (e.g. FDA ISO)
• Project Management experience
• Team player and excited to work in a rapidly growing process technology company
• Work permit in Switzerland
• You are intrinsically motivated to design technical solutions for challenging chemical process problems and have a track record of doing so
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Fluent English; German is an asset

Benefits

What we are offering:

• Performance management incl. bonus system
• 5 weeks of vacation.
• Working with a highly skilled and passionate team.
• The opportunity to participate in building a business that is entirely new. With novel products and unique technology. We are opening new markets working with world-class companies as customers.
• You will help solidify and improve our processes.

Application: Please apply using the form on our Webpages Career Site Microcaps(at)ch -- career