Project Engineer / Project Engineeress

Project Engineer – 7032 – ADA

Our client, a global market leader in the production and process support of active pharmaceutical ingredients within the chemical and biotechnology sectors, is seeking a Project Engineer for a 1-year contract. This is an onsite role based in Visp, Switzerland.

The Project Engineer will develop concepts and provide guidance to stakeholders in decision-making. Responsibilities include detailed engineering, securing necessary resources, and managing project execution, ensuring deadlines, costs, and functionality are met. For medium-sized projects, the engineer will also serve as a coordinator for both internal and external engineering resources.

Main Responsibilities:

• Technical Project Management (60%):
  • Planning and executing small and medium-sized investment projects that directly impact current production and business results.
  • Conducting process engineering calculations and optimizing plant performance.
  • Evaluating feasibility studies for new plants or modifications to existing systems, including cost estimation, scheduling, and functionality assessments.
  • Planning and supporting production adjustments and product launches.
• Concept Development (20%):

  Developing technical solutions while assessing their advantages and disadvantages.

• Team Coordination / Resource Management (10%):

  Procurement and organization of necessary resources, whether internal or external, for the professional and timely execution of projects.

• Process Optimization and Knowledge Transfer (10%):
  • Identifying optimization opportunities in process workflows and implementing changes.
  • Applying and integrating professional knowledge into daily work activities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU citizenship required.
• Education: Technical college or university degree (bachelor’s or master’s) in Mechanical Engineering, Process Technology, Bioengineering, or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience: 3 to 10 years of experience in a GMP environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly independent, structured, and flexible working style.
• Outstanding leadership skills in a matrix organization.
• Solid understanding of business and financial processes.
• Solution-oriented with a structured approach to work.
• Fluency in both English and German is required.

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.