Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Engineer

Randstad Switzerland; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Randstad Switzerland is seeking an MES Engineer for Basel to join the Pharma Engineering Solutions team, focusing on planning, implementing and operating MES for Basel sites and ongoing MES development.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of MES experience as a System Engineer, and a solid understanding of GMP, CSV and Data Integrity, plus fluent German and good English. Occasional home office is possible as part of a hybrid setup.

Qualifikationen

• Completed degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• At least 3 years as a System Engineer supporting MES systems.
• Strong IT architecture knowledge and data integrity understanding.
• Solid GMP, Compliance and Computer System Validation knowledge.
• Experience creating validation documents and risk analyses.
• Fluent German and good English required.
• Customer-oriented team player with strong communication.
• Independent, proactive work style.

Aufgaben

• Document management within the MES team and maintain SOPs and risk analyses.
• Administer and operate the MES system, including error analysis and on-call support.
• Analyze new requirements and help implement optimal MES solutions.
• Support Change Control Management and qualification/validation activities per guidelines.

Kenntnisse

MES experience

System Engineer

German language

English language

Data Integrity

GMP/CSV

Documentation & risk analyses

IT architecture

Ausbildung

Degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens Simatic IT MES

Siemens OpCenter Pharma MES

Siemens PCS7

PI/OSIsoft

Jobbeschreibung

For one of our clients, a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals, we are currently looking for a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Engineer.

General Information:

• Start Date: 01.10.2026
• Duration: 1 year with the possibility of extension
• Workplace: Basel
• Home Office: occasionally possible
• Team: 50 People
• Department: PS - Pharma Engineering Solutions
• Working Hours: Standard

About the job:

The Pharma Engineering Solutions department is seeking a MES Engineer for the Basel location. The team offers professional engineering services to internal clients / plant operators in Research & Development, Launch & Commercial Manufacturing, as well as Packaging, Warehousing, and Logistics across the Basel and Kaiseraugst sites. Generally, the responsibilities include the planning, implementation, and operational engineering of production facilities in their respective areas. With the MES team, they support production at Basel Biotech Manufacturing and Basel Small Molecule Manufacturing. In addition to supporting ongoing production, the MES team is responsible for the further development of MES systems.

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate profile features a completed degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, along with at least 3 years of professional experience as a System Engineer supporting MES systems. Required is a deep understanding of IT architectures and Data Integrity, combined with sound knowledge of GMP, Compliance, and Computer System Validation (CSV). This profile is completed by confidence in creating risk analyses and validation documents, an independent and customer-oriented way of working, as well as business-fluent German and good English skills.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Document management within the MES team, i.e., creating the necessary documentation and ensuring that SOPs and risk analyses are up to date.
• Administration and operation of the MES system. This includes error analysis, troubleshooting, and on-call service.
• Analyze new requirements for the MES system and assist in implementing an optimal solution.
• Collaboration and support in Change Control Management and qualification/validation activities according to internal guidelines.

Must Haves:

• Completed degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable field
• At least 3 years of professional experience as a System Engineer and experience supporting MES systems
• Broad understanding of Data Integrity requirements and IT architecture
• Sound knowledge regarding GMP, Compliance, and Computer System Validation
• Experience and motivation for creating documents and risk analyses, as well as document management
• Very good German and good English language skills are required
• Customer- and result-oriented, a team player with very good communication and organizational skills
• Enthusiasm and an independent, customer-oriented approach to work

Nice to Haves:

• Knowledge of Siemens Simatic IT MES / Siemens OpCenter Pharma MES
• Knowledge of automation systems (Siemens PCS7)
• Knowledge of PI / OSIsoft
• Experience supporting MES systems for the automated production of biotechnological products

Application Submission Deadline: 11.09.2026