Lead Designer Clean Utilities (m/f/d)

Exyte; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Exyte in Basel is seeking a senior Utilities Engineer to lead the design and delivery of Clean Utilities systems for pharmaceutical and biotech clients. You will coordinate 3–5 engineers, drive technical excellence, and ensure quality, schedule, and budget adherence across concept to commissioning.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, a relevant engineering degree, strong GMP knowledge, English (B2) and German (C1), and willingness to travel within Switzerland.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Mechanical, Process, Chemical, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years in design/engineering of Clean Utilities in pharma/biotech.
• Extensive knowledge of PW, WFI, Clean Steam, process gases and distribution systems.
• Experience leading engineering teams and coordinating project activities.
• Strong GMP knowledge and industry standards.
• CAD and 3D design software experience.

Aufgaben

• Define customer requirements and GMP-compliant strategies.
• Design and develop Clean Utilities systems (PW, WFI, Clean Steam, gases).
• Prepare specifications, diagrams, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Lead detailed utility system design and equipment selection.
• Coordinate a team of 3–5 Utilities Engineers and Designers.
• Ensure quality, timelines and budget adherence.
• Review technical docs and design packages for approvals.
• Coordinate suppliers and support construction activities.
• Assist commissioning, qualification, and acceptance tests.
• Share knowledge across projects and drive continuous improvement.
• Act as lead technical expert for Clean Utilities within teams.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Project management

GMP knowledge

English (B2)

German (C1)

Ausbildung

Degree in Mechanical/Process/Chemical/Pharmaceutical Engineering or Biotechnology

Tools

MS Office

CAD

3D design software

Jobbeschreibung

Discover your exciting role

Whether working on engineering or GMP compliance projects, you will take a leading role in the design and delivery of Clean Utilities systems for clients in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. From concept development through detailed design and project execution, you will provide technical leadership, coordinate project teams, and ensure high-quality project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget. As a subject matter expert, you will contribute to technical excellence, innovation, and knowledge sharing across multiple projects.

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

• Define customer requirements, including media consumption strategies in GMP-regulated environments
• Design and develop Clean Utilities systems, including:
  • Purified Water (PW)
  • Water for Injection (WFI)
  • Clean Steam
  • Process gases and chemical distribution systems
  • Process wastewater systems
• Develop innovative and sustainable technical solutions for complex projects
• Prepare specifications, design documents, system layouts, routing concepts, cost estimates, and project schedules
• Lead the detailed design of utility systems and related equipment
• Coordinate and guide a team of 3 to 5 Utilities Engineers and Designers
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet quality standards, project timelines, and budget requirements
• Review and approve technical documentation and design packages
• Coordinate suppliers and support engineering, procurement, and construction activities
• Support commissioning, qualification, and acceptance of systems
• Actively participate in cross-project knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Act as the lead technical expert for Clean Utilities within multidisciplinary project teams

Show your expertise

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related discipline
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in the design and engineering of Clean Utilities systems, preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Extensive knowledge of Clean Utilities systems, including PW, WFI, Clean Steam, process gases, and related distribution systems
• Knowledge of process wastewater systems is highly desirable
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and coordinating technical project activities
• Strong understanding of GMP requirements and industry standards
• Experience managing technical quality, project schedules, and budgets
• Strong knowledge of MS Office; CAD and 3D design software experience is an advantage
• Fluency in English (minimum B2 level) is required
• German language skills at C1 level are required; French is a plus
• Willingness to travel on a project basis within Switzerland