Manufacturing Process Specialist – Automated Liquid Dispensing

For one of our clients, a global pioneer in medical diagnostics, we are currently looking for an MSAT PPS Engineer – Precision Dispensing & Sensor Manufacturing.

• Start date: February-April 2027
• Duration: 1 year
• Contract type: Temporary contract via Randstad (employment)
• Extension: very likely
• Work location: Rotkreuz
• Workload: 100%
• Home Office: rather not possible
• Working hours: standard

Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) supports global Sensors & Cartridges production network. The team helps turn new product designs into smooth, daily manufacturing and make sure our production lines run well over the long term. Based at our Rotkreuz site, this role sits within the Product & Process Science (PPS) group. You will work directly on the production floor alongside machine operators and process engineers to make our dispensing processes steady, reduce waste, and improve product quality.

Hands-on technical expert with strong, practical experience in liquid dispensing systems. You may have gained this background as a process development or application engineer working for an equipment vendor, helping customers adjust and fine-tune their machines to fit specific needs. A university degree is not required; real-world technical skill and machine troubleshooting matter much more than diplomas. You are someone who can look at our current setup, find out why and where products are getting damaged or lost, create a clear plan to fix the issue, and teach operators how to run the line reliably.

Because this is a long-term position, we need someone adaptable who can step in when colleagues are away and who is excited to learn new manufacturing skills beyond dispensing as the role grows.

• Spend time on the shop floor to investigate where and why products are lost during production, then design simple, practical solutions to fix the issues.
• Fine-tune and troubleshoot automated liquid dispensing machines, paying close attention to how fluids behave on different surfaces.
• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with shift operators and process engineers to understand daily line problems and train staff on better ways of working.
• Plan and run practical test runs on the line to make sure liquid application is steady and reliable.
• Look at everyday production and test numbers to catch machine drift early and prove that your fixes really worked.
• Guide process updates through standard approval steps by providing clear technical explanations and simple documentation.
• Step in to help team members when needed and gradually learn adjacent manufacturing steps across the broader sensor production line.

• Deep Precision Dispensing Expertise (Min. 5+ Years). You have solid, hands‑on experience setting up, adjusting, and repairing automated liquid dispensing equipment
• You have a track record of fixing machine issues on real production lines and can clearly explain what was broken, how you fixed it, and the data that proved it worked
• You understand how liquids, machine settings, and product surfaces interact during dispensing
• You have practical engineering experience; a formal degree is welcome but not required if your technical background is strong
• You enjoy spending your day near the machines, talking directly with shift workers, and solving problems as a team
• You take ownership of your tasks, stay organized, and are eager to learn new technical areas as the project expands
• You communicate well in English and speak German at a minimum B2 level so you can easily speak with the local production team

• Previous experience working for or collaborating with dispensing equipment vendors or system builders
• Familiarity with cleanroom rules, medical device standards, or working in regulated production environments
• Experience working with diagnostic sensors, thin coatings, adhesives, or tiny mechanical parts
• Basic knowledge of structured problem‑solving, quality control charts, or continuous improvement methods

Application Submission Deadline: 12.11.2026