Company Overview
For us, it's all about improving and saving lives. In Bern, we're not just expanding—we're celebrating a significant milestone by launching a new production site and introducing innovative working methods. This embodies the spirit of being a Persistent Pioneer within our BN DNA—bringing an adventurous approach to everything we do. Whether you're a seasoned professional, transitioning from academia, or coming from a related industry, you'll have a unique opportunity to influence how we evolve.
Position Overview
We are looking to strengthen our Engineering Team with a Process Engineer focusing on Clean Utilities (f/m/d).
Our engineering department is a close-knit team of over 30 employees that covers all engineering aspects in-house. We operate like a family, supporting each other, and our team comprises regional and international specialists. We communicate in both German and English. Continuous development is ingrained in our culture, along with the goal to achieve something extraordinary.
Role Responsibilities
This function is responsible for the hands-on operation, maintenance, and optimization of clean utility systems within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, including:
- Operating and maintaining clean utility systems, ensuring the continuous supply of purified water, clean steam, WFI, and process gases to the facility.
- Performing routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and corrective actions on clean utilities equipment.
- Designing and optimizing clean utility systems to meet regulatory and operational purity, reliability, and efficiency requirements, as well as leading projects to improve system performance, including energy efficiency and water usage reductions.
- Acting as the Package Owner for clean utility systems in large-scale investment projects, overseeing the planning, procurement, installation, and qualification of clean utilities packages.
- Managing the planning and development of Change Control for Utilities into a Veeva workflow.
- Ensuring all clean utility systems comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and other regulatory standards.
- Providing hands-on technical support for troubleshooting and resolving utility system issues, ensuring rapid recovery and minimal disruption to production.
- Conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) for any system deviations.
Your Skills and Qualifications
- Academic education (university, university of applied sciences) in mechanical engineering, process engineering, biology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical technology, chemistry, or a comparable field, or extensive professional experience in biopharmaceutical technology.
- Experience in the biopharmaceutical industry under GMP production conditions.
- Knowledge and prior experience of utility design and operation are an advantage.
- Proficiency in both written and spoken German and English.
- Initiative, ability to work under pressure, decision-making capability, good judgment, independence, and a conscientious approach to work.
- Willingness to be available for on-call duties to respond to emergencies or system failures outside normal working hours.
- Strong communication skills, team-oriented working style, and a high level of responsibility.
Why Join Us?
We provide an opportunity to be part of an international company that boasts exceptional technology and a committed team. Join us if you share our enthusiasm and wish to make a meaningful impact. You can expect a dynamic and adaptable work environment that fosters the growth of your personal and professional skills.
Application Process
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.