Process /Operations Engineer

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

General Information:

• Start date: 01.12.2026
• Latest Start Date: 01.01.2027
• Planned duration: 12 months with the possibility of extension
• Workplace: Basel
• Workload: 100%
• Home Office: possible, 20%
• Team: 6 people
• Department: DS Large Molecules
• Working hours: Standard

About the job:

The scope of work covers buildings 091/095 within PNAE (Process Secondary Systems / Utilities) across operations engineering and project engineering.

The ideal candidate:

Brings proven experience as a Process Engineer or Operations Engineer with chemical/process engineering expertise, especially in the areas of high-purity media, steam, and energy systems. Alongside technical expertise, a strong willingness to help, team spirit, good manners, and a confident demeanor are essential. Very good written and spoken German and English language skills round out the profile.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement process engineering solutions and optimizations
• Responsible for adherence to schedules, costs, and the achievement of project milestones
• Ensure compliance with cGMP regulations within investment projects and operations engineering
• Responsible for optimizations, modifications, and technical support of complex chemical and biotechnological facilities, as well as executing CAPEX/investment projects from initial scope definition through handover to operations
• Responsible for active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production (batch processes as well as continuous manufacturing processes)
• Collaborate within project teams in an interdisciplinary technical environment

Must-Haves:

• University degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline
• Initial experience in the GMP & pharmaceutical industry
• Solid general IT skills across Microsoft and Google ecosystems
• Fluent German and good English skills, both written and spoken
• Positive mindset, personal integrity, self-reflective nature, and strong teamwork capabilities
• Openness to new ideas and a willingness to challenge conventional thinking patterns; comfort working in a performance-driven environment grounded in mutual respect, open discussion, and collaboration
• Strong communicator and decisive personality with persuasive skills, assertiveness, and enthusiasm for working independently

Nice-to-Haves:

• Process engineering knowledge in high-purity media, steam, and energy systems
• Know-how in plant, pump, and heat exchanger sizing/design

Sounds interesting? Apply now! We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Application Submission Deadline: 12.11.2026