Plant Engineer - German speaking Consultant

We are looking for a Plant Engineer to join our teams in Switzerland and support engineering activities on biotechnology manufacturing sites (utilities, facilities, and production equipment) in a GMP environment
. The position is a permanent contract and a consultant role within our Life Sciences experts (not a contractor).

Key responsibilities:

• Planning and execution of partial and small projects, e.g. process engineering calculations and optimisations in the plant; feasibility studies for new plants and/or conversion of existing plants incl. cost estimates, deadlines and functionality; risk analyses, operational tests and conversions, deputies and services within the department
• Ensuring that maintenance is carried out professionally and economically while at the same time ensuring sufficient plant availability, incl. dealing with the authorities
• Working with SAP (placing orders, technical-commercial evaluations, capacity planning to optimise plant and personnel deployment etc.).
• Collaboration in monitoring and adhering to the available budget (maintenance, conversions and investments) in the area of responsibility
• Updating and checking the plant documentation, e.g. flow charts, zone and installation plans, parts lists, change management in accordance with GMP
• Supporting trainings of the plant team and workshop personnel with regard to process and plant knowledge as well as safety, hygiene, environment and quality (cGMP)

Your profile :

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering etc OR technical college degree FH/HF
• Experience in the field of Biotech/Pharma production
• Good knowledge of GMP, COMOS (Plant Engineering Software)
• Ability to work independently and flexible, strong teamwork skills
• Structured, focused and well organised work behaviour
• Solution-oriented and open to new ideas
• Fluent in English and in German is mandatory