Project Engineer Process Technology for Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Plants (m/f/d)

Project Engineer Process Technology for Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Plants (m/f/d)

• Full-time

Company Description

CRB consists of over 1,100 visionary employees who develop innovative, life-changing, and life-saving solutions for the Life Science sector. Our core values place these employees at the center of our actions.

We are proud to have specialized in the Life Science sector, which requires significant social responsibility, and we are aware of our impact and the associated responsibility for people, communities, and the environment. From oncology and rare diseases to vaccines and alternative proteins, we deliver pioneering engineering solutions for critical issues such as food scarcity and global health through our projects.

We have successfully expanded our presence in Europe over the past 9 years with locations in the DACH region in Basel (Switzerland), Böblingen, and Penzberg (Germany) and are currently seeking a Project Engineer Process Technology (m/f/d) on-site with our client in Visp.

Job Description

In this position, you will be responsible for planning and implementing exciting projects in the pharmaceutical industry. Your area of responsibility includes planning a defined project scope, for example, for a specific area or a range of equipment and systems. Through regular communication with our clients, you ensure that all requirements are met and that the budget and schedule are adhered to. The processes, areas, and systems you will oversee range from small to medium-sized projects with corresponding complexity.

What to Expect:

• You coordinate collaboration with internal and external engineers, clients, construction managers, partners, and suppliers
• You structure, prioritize, and delegate complex tasks independently within the team
• You communicate effectively and regularly with clients or suppliers
• You are responsible for the creation, documentation, and evaluation of mass and energy balances
• You identify deviations from the agreed project scope as well as changes in design direction and escalate them to the discipline or project manager if necessary.
• You have solid experience in creating standard project documentation and can support other colleagues in this
• You create block flow diagrams (BFDs), process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
• You prepare technical documentation and functional specifications for process equipment and qualification requirements
• You conduct technical bid evaluations
• Based on your experience and technical skills, you also take on additional tasks such as:
• FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests)
• Risk analyses
• HAZOP/HCCP or similar safety analyses
• Management of supplier packages
• Review of 3D models and coordination
• Resolution of 3D model collisions
• You act as a mentor for junior team members

Location: You will be on-site with our client in Visp in the canton of Valais.

What We Offer:

• A family-oriented and team-focused work environment where our employees are the focus
• Individual career and development opportunities
• Flexible working hours and remote work
• Onboarding with a mentor and buddy program
• At least 25 days of vacation
• 10 days of workation per year in Europe
• Subsidy for public transport pass
• Attractive professional pension benefits
• Exciting projects in the DACH region
• Great passion for complex industrial challenges and enjoyment in collaboratively implementing innovative, sustainable solutions

Qualifications

• University degree in chemistry or biotechnology, process engineering, or equivalent qualification
• Project experience (at least 5 years) within the pharmaceutical industry as a process engineer and/or project manager and an excellent technical understanding
• Social competence, leadership talent, and teamwork ability
• In-depth knowledge of FDA/EMA standards as well as cGMP and their interpretation in projects
• Willingness to travel to project sites in the DACH region
• Very good language skills in German (B2, including technical and industry-specific vocabulary) as well as in English (C1)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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