Professional Process Engineer (Operations Engineer)

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

General Information:

• 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

About the job:

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.

The ideal candidate:

Has well-founded experience as a Process 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.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• 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

Must Haves:

• 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

Nice-to-Haves:

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

Sounds interesting? Apply now – we’re looking forward to receiving your applications!

Application Deadline: 15.09.2026