Professional Process Engineer; Operations Engineer

Job description

For one of our clients, a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals, we are currently looking for aProfessional Process Engineer.

• Start Date:
  
  01.11.2026
• Latest possible start date:
  01.12.2026
• Duration:1 year with the possibility of extension
• Workplace:
  
  Basel
• Workload:100%
• Home Office:possible, 20%
• Team:6 People
• Department:
  
  DS Large Molecules
• Working Hours:
  
  Standard

We are seeking a Professional Process Engineer / Operations Engineer to join the Operations Engineering team.

The scope of responsibilities covers Building 091/095 in the PNAE area (Process Utilities) within operations engineering/project engineering.

Has well-founded experience as aProcess Engineer or Operations Engineer with process engineering expertise, particularly in pure utilities, steam, and energy systems.

Alongside technical knowledge, strong helpfulness, team spirit, good manners, and a confident professional demeanor are essential. Very good spoken and written German and English skills complete the profile.

• Develop and implement process engineering solutions and optimizations
• Responsible for adherence to timelines, costs, and achieving project goals
• Ensure and maintain compliance with cGMP guidelines within capital investment projects and operations engineering
• Responsibility for optimizations, modifications, and technical support for complex chemical and biotechnological plant systems, as well as executing capital investment projects from initial project definition to handover to the operator
• Responsible for active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production (batch processes as well as continuous manufacturing processes)
• Collaboration within project teams in an interdisciplinary technical environment

• University degree or equivalent in a relevant field
• Initial experience in the GMP & pharma sector
• Generally very good IT skills:
  Microsoft, Google
• Fluent German and good spoken and written English skills
• Positive mindset, integrity, self-reflection, and strong teamwork capabilities
• Open to new ideas and willing to challenge conventional thinking; comfortable working in a performance-oriented environment built on mutual respect, discussion, and collaboration
• Strong communicator and decisive personality with powers of persuasion, assertiveness, and an enjoyable independent work style

• Process engineering knowledge in pure utilities, steam, and energy systems
• Expertise in sizing and designing equipment, pumps, and heat exchangers

Final date to receive applications:
15.09.2026