S&C MSAT Process Engineer (m/f/d)

For one of our clients, a global pioneer in medical diagnostics, we are currently looking for an S&C MSAT Process Engineer to provide technical support for their newly built sequencing production in daily business as well as in improvement projects within a matrix structure.


In this role, you will have a direct impact on and bring value to our patients and customers. Supported by your squad and PE team, you will start with core compliance tasks - such as non-conformity, change, and document management - and continuously grow in your role, taking on increased responsibility for products and processes.


If you have a background in a regulated environment, a knack for compliance, a big-picture mindset, and thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment where no two days are the same, you will fit right in!


General Information:
 

• Start date: August - October 2026
• Duration: 1 year with likely extension
• Contract type: temporary contract via Randstad (employment)
• Work location: Rotkreuz
• Workload: 80-100%
• Home Office: To be discussed after onboarding
• Travel: No
• Working hours: Standard with occasional evening meetings

Tasks & Responsibilities:

 

• Shopfloor Support & SME Role: Provide direct, hands-on technical support for daily production operations. Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support production operators during the exciting ramp-up phase of our newly established production line.
• Change Management: Initiate, drive, and implement technical and process changes within SAP for our sequencing sensors and cartridges.
• Product Care & NC Management: Take ownership of product care activities within the Squad. This includes handling non-conformity notifications, leading structured investigations and root-cause analyses, and coordinating corrective actions in the manufacturing process.
• Data-Driven Process Monitoring: Monitor production data and analyze production and process performance indicators to ensure process stability and high quality.
• Global Collaboration & Coordination: Coordinate and collaborate closely with internal and external partners, including our parallel site in USA. Note: This requires flexibility regarding working hours for occasional evening meetings due to time zones.
• Regulatory Compliance: Work strictly according to internal processes defined by our GxP-regulated environment.

Future Outlook (Transitioning into 2027):
 

• Process Optimization & CIP: Proactively drive Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) initiatives within the sensor production line using Lean & Six Sigma methodologies to optimize yield and efficiency.
• Technical Supplier Management (TSM): Gradually take over the technical relationships with external suppliers to secure our global supply chain.

Must Haves:
 

• A University degree in Natural Sciences or Engineering (e.g., Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Material Science, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering) and/or a completed apprenticeship with equivalent professional experience in a related field
• 1-3 years proven professional experience within a highly regulated environment, backed by a strong quality awareness (GxP mindset)
• High motivation for teamwork, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently within and across multi-disciplinary teams
• Enthusiasm for taking on responsibility and proactively collaborating with a highly engaged team of engineers, operators, QA, and logistics
• A genuine interest in learning manufacturing technologies and continuously improving diverse sequencing processes to support our in-house production efficiently
• Fluent communication skills in English and a good working knowledge of German (B2+)

Nice to Have:
 

• Experience in data-driven process monitoring and the ability to analyze key production performance indicators
• Practical knowledge in planning and executing experiments, ideally utilizing statistical tools like Design of Experiments (DoEs) in a lab or production environment
• Strong coaching and communication skills to act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), with a passion for supporting shopfloor operators during a production line ramp-up

 

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