Project Engineer Process Technology for pharmaceutical/biotechnological plants (m/f/d)

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 everything we do.

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

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 looking for a Project Engineer Process Technology (m/f/d) immediately on-site at our client in Visp.

Job Description

In this position, you will be responsible for the planning and implementation of exciting projects in the pharmaceutical industry. Your area of responsibility includes planning a defined project scope, for example, for a specific area or a series of equipment and systems. Through regular exchange with our clients, you ensure that all requirements are met and that budget and schedule are adhered to. The process units, areas, and systems to be managed 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 independently structure, prioritize, and delegate complex tasks 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 forward them to the discipline or project manager if necessary.
• You have sound experience in creating common 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 create technical documentation and functional specifications for process equipment and qualification requirements.
• You conduct technical bid evaluations.
• Based on your experience and technical skills, you will also take on other 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 younger team members.

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

What we offer:

• A family-like and team-oriented work environment where our employees are the focus.
• Individual career and development opportunities.
• Flexible working hours and mobile working.
• Onboarding with mentor and buddy program.
• Min. 25 days of vacation.
• 10 days of workation per year in Europe.
• Subsidy for public transport pass.
• Attractive occupational pension benefits.
• Exciting projects in the DACH region.
• Great passion for complex industrial challenges and enjoyment in jointly developing innovative, sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• University degree in Chemical 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 excellent technical understanding.
• Social competence, leadership talent, and teamwork ability.
• Sound knowledge of FDA / EMA standards as well as cGMP and their interpretation in projects.
• Willingness to travel to project locations in the DACH region.
• Very good language skills in German (B2, including technical and industry-specific vocabulary) and in English (C1).