Plant Engineer

Arxada is a globally leading company for innovative solutions to protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, comprehensive regulatory expertise, as well as our competence in production and process development support our customers in protecting nutrition, health, and infrastructure efficiently – through chemistry and biotechnology that promote sustainability.

We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for various end markets, including Health & Nutrition, Household and Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Coatings & Paints, as well as Wood Protection.

With customers in over 100 countries, the company achieved sales of 2 billion CHF in 2024. Arxada's headquarters are located in Basel (Switzerland). Worldwide, the company employs 3,200 people at 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to the success of our customers.

To strengthen our Engineering Team in Visp, Switzerland, we are currently looking for a Plant Engineer.

Your tasks:

• Responsible for the planning and implementation of investment projects, risk analyses as well as operational trials or plant optimizations
• Responsible for the planning and execution of maintenance measures in the assigned area
• Ensuring and reviewing the ongoing plant documentation
• Support in plant responsibility, deputizing, and duties within the department
• Maintaining specialist responsibility as a specialist for assigned technical areas
• You implement the company’s vision and culture and foster the transfer of technical know-how in the mechanical engineering field to the members of the operations management team

Qualifications and experience:

• Completed education as an FH engineer or HF technician in mechanical engineering or process engineering
• Solid professional experience in operational engineering
• Very good German and good English skills
• Strong communication skills characterize you and you appreciate teamwork
• An independent and structured way of working is natural for you
• Solution-oriented thinking, taking initiative, and resilience complete your profile

Arxada offers first-class solutions in two clearly defined areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats from microorganisms to humans and the environment. This area includes five independent business units: Professional Hygiene, Household and Personal Care, Wood Protection, Coatings & Paints, and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE) provides materials for the production of composites in electronics, aerospace, and other industries. Furthermore, the portfolio includes vitamins and nutrient components, high-performance chemical intermediates, as well as raw materials for a variety of demanding applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered equally regardless of skin color, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.