Plant Engineer

Medartis; Basel; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Medartis, a Basel-based leader in orthopaedics, seeks a Plant Engineer to oversee facility upgrades and capital improvements while providing hands-on maintenance support. The role blends project management, technical documentation, and EHS compliance with a mix of desk work and on-site tasks.

The ideal candidate has an engineering degree (Mechanical/Industrial or related) and hands-on experience in manufacturing facilities, with strong MS Office skills and the ability to coordinate

Qualifications

• Experience in leading facility upgrade and capital projects.
• Strong documentation and reporting abilities.
• Knowledge of EHS documentation and compliance processes.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility upgrade and capital improvement projects end-to-end — scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and contractor/vendor coordination.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance support for facility and equipment as needed.
• Coordinate with site maintenance to prioritize repairs, equipment moves, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Support and maintain facilities systems, including HVAC, EHS, wastewater & state compliance, building security, and pest control.
• Lead & organizes plant catastrophe scenarios and related documentation as well as training.
• Lead or assist environmental and safety audits; maintain EHS and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Lead or assist project clean-up initiatives and maintain process documentation to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement and 5S initiatives; identify cost-savings opportunities across facilities and processes.
• Maintain and update digital plant layouts to reflect current operations.
• Maintain a safe and orderly work environment at all times.
• All other tasks assigned by manager based on business needs.

Skills

Project management

EHS documentation

Facility management

Communication skills

MS Office

PMP Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Job description

At Medartis, we combine innovative solutions with skilled professionals to be the provider of choice in orthopaedics. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, the Medartis Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and providers of medical devices for the surgical fixation of bone fractures in the upper and lower extremities, as well as the craniomaxillofacial region. The company employs around 1,400 people across its 13 locations and sells its products in over 50 countries worldwide.
The Plant Engineer leads facility upgrade and improvement projects while providing hands‑on maintenance support as needed. This role combines project management, technical documentation, and environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance, with the flexibility to alternate between desk-based engineering tasks and on-site, hands‑on work.

Your responsibilities

• Lead facility upgrade and capital improvement projects end-to-end — scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and contractor/vendor coordination.
• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance support for facility and equipment as needed.
• Coordinate with site maintenance to prioritize repairs, equipment moves, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Support and maintain facilities systems, including HVAC, EHS, wastewater & state compliance, building security, and pest control.
• Lead & organizes plant catastrophe scenarios and related documentation as well as training
• Lead or assist environmental and safety audits; maintain EHS and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Lead or assist project clean‑up initiatives and maintain process documentation to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement and 5S initiatives; identify cost‑savings opportunities across facilities and processes.
• Maintain and update digital plant layouts to reflect current operations.
• Maintain a safe and orderly work environment at all times.
• All other tasks assigned by manager based on business needs.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field) preferred; Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• Entry‑level engineering background or internship experience in manufacturing, facilities, or environmental work preferred.
• Excellent computer skills required, including proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to multitask. PMP Certification is a plus
• Knowledge or experience in EHS documentation, facility management, and compliance processes preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be safety-conscious, detail‑oriented, and adaptable to changing priorities.

What we offer

This is an integral, responsible and diversified role with a focus on quality and service provision in a rapidly growing, international company.

For further information please visit our Website www.medartis.com .