Process Engineer (m/f/d) – Sequencing

ACTalent; Risch-Rotkreuz; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

ACTalent is seeking a Manufacturing / Process Engineer to join a cutting-edge diagnostics and life sciences environment in Rotkreuz. You will work at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing and product care, supporting production operations, troubleshooting, and maintaining compliant manufacturing processes.

This hands-on role involves collaboration with operators, QA and multidisciplinary teams, with occasional cross-timezone coordination and a strong emphasis on process stability and

Qualifications

• Must have a university degree in Engineering, Natural Sciences or a related technical field, or a completed technical apprenticeship with relevant experience.
• Around 2–5 years of relevant industry experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (GxP preferred).
• Strong knowledge of non-conformities, deviations, change control and technical documentation.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes or equipment.
• Experience collaborating with operators, QA, engineering and logistics teams.
• German at B2 level or above is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support for daily manufacturing operations and ramp-up.
• Act as a technical SME and support operators with process and equipment issues.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems and perform root-cause investigations.
• Manage non-conformities, deviations, corrective actions and changes.
• Create and maintain process docs, work instructions and change records per GxP.

Skills

Regulated manufacturing experience (Gx

Root-cause analysis

Troubleshooting manufacturing

Process documentation/change control

Cross-functional collaboration

German (B2)

Problem solving

Education

University degree in Engineering or related field

Technical apprenticeship with relevant experience

Tools

DoE (Design of Experiments)

Automation/robotics knowledge

TSM (Technical Supplier Management)

Production ramp-up/industrialization experience

Job description

Manufacturing / Process Engineer – Sequencing Technology

Contract: 12 months, extension possible

Start: ASAP, latest February 2027

On-site: Primarily on-site, with limited home office possible after onboarding

About the Role

We are looking for a Manufacturing / Process Engineer to join an innovative diagnostics and life sciences environment in Rotkreuz.

The team is currently scaling up a new production line for a highly innovative Next-Generation Sequencing platform. The role sits at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing and product care, with a strong focus on supporting production operations, troubleshooting technical issues and ensuring stable and compliant manufacturing processes.

This is a very hands-on position, ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the shopfloor and working directly with operators, engineers, QA and other technical specialists.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support for daily manufacturing operations and production ramp-up
• Act as a technical SME and support operators with process and equipment-related issues
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems and perform structured root-cause investigations
• Manage non-conformities, deviations, corrective actions and technical changes
• Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions and change records in line with GxP requirements
• Monitor production and process data to identify trends and improve process stability
• Drive continuous improvement activities to improve yield, efficiency and overall process performance
• Support product care activities throughout the manufacturing lifecycle
• Coordinate technical activities with multidisciplinary internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with international technical experts, including colleagues based in the US
• Support process experiments and equipment or process improvements where required

Occasional evening meetings may be required due to collaboration across different time zones.

Your Profile

Must Have:

• University degree in Engineering, Natural Sciences or a related technical field, such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology or Material Science
• Alternatively, a completed technical apprenticeship combined with relevant professional experience
• Around 2–5 years of relevant industry experience
• Experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment, ideally GxP
• Strong understanding of non-conformities, deviations, change control and technical documentation
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes or equipment
• Experience working closely with production operators, ideally during production ramp-up or industrialization
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across engineering, QA, manufacturing and logistics teams
• German at B2 level or above

Nice to Have

• Experience with automated or high-precision manufacturing and assembly processes
• Knowledge of robotics, dispensing systems, automation or machine protocols
• Experience with Technical Supplier Management (TSM) or supplier-related technical activities
• Experience analysing manufacturing data and production KPIs
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DoE) or other structured experimental approaches
• Previous experience as a Subject Matter Expert supporting shopfloor operations
• Experience with production line scale-up, industrialization or process stabilization
• Background in diagnostics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology or another highly regulated industry