Process Engineer Sequencing

Elan Personal AG; Risch-Rotkreuz; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern campus surroundings

Central location with easy transport

Competitive compensation

Dynamic squad of 6

Job summary

Roche Diagnostics International AG in Rotkreuz is seeking a Process Engineer Sequencing to support the ramp-up of a new sequencing production line. You will act as SME for daily operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure adherence to GxP standards.

Collaboration with global teams, including Santa Clara, USA, is essential. The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, robust documentation, and data-driven monitoring to maintain process stability and delivering high quality results in a

Qualifications

• Degree in Natural Sciences or Engineering or equivalent apprenticeship/experience.
• 2-3 years in a highly regulated environment with strong quality/GxP mindset.
• Solid knowledge of non-conformity management, deviations, change control and technical documentation.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and supporting ramp-ups.
• Fluent English and good German (B2+).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, hands-on technical support for daily production operations as SME during ramp-up.
• Create and maintain process documentation, change records, and work instructions per GxP standards.
• Own product care activities, handle non-conformities, investigations and corrective actions.
• Monitor production data and analyze KPIs to ensure process stability and high quality.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners, including Santa Clara, USA.

Skills

English proficiency

German proficiency

Communication skills

Independent team player

GxP mindset

Education

Natural Sciences or Engineering degree

Job description

Process Engineer Sequencing

ELAN Personal AG Vacant since : 10.11.2026 Number of jobs : 1 6343 Risch (ZG) 100% Immediately Permanent

Roche Switzerland bridges the gap between pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. Important research and development functions are based here. For our long-standing client, Roche Diagnostics International AG in Rotkreuz, we are looking for a:

Process Engineer Sequencing

Roche Sequencing systems represent a crucial frontier in diagnostics---delivering advanced genomic insights that are critical for personalized healthcare and patient welfare. Within the technology area Sensor & Cartridge Operations (S&C), we focus on cutting-edge Next-Generation Sequencing platforms. The team proudly works on a highly innovative, revolutionary product currently in its Research Use Only (RUO) phase, which has been developed in the USA and is being manufactured in Rotkreuz (Switzerland). This product leverages breakthrough complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) sensor modules and sequencing by expansion (SBX) nanopore technology to fundamentally transform genomics.

Your Responsibilities

• Shopfloor Support & SME Role: Provide direct, hands-on technical support for daily production operations. Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support production operators during the exciting ramp-up phase of our newly established production line. Proactively drive Continuous Improvement initiatives to optimize yield and efficiency.
• Document & Change Management: Create and maintain robust process documentation, change records, and work instructions in line with GxP standards.
• Product Care & NC Management: Take ownership of product care activities within the Squad. This includes handling non-conformity notifications, leading structured investigations and root-cause analyses, and coordinating corrective actions in the manufacturing process.
• Data-Driven Process Monitoring: Monitor production data and analyse production and process performance indicators to ensure process stability and high quality.
• Global Collaboration & Coordination: Coordinate and collaborate closely with internal and external partners, including exchange with subject matter experts in Santa Clara, USA.

Must Haves

• Degree in Natural Sciences or Engineering (e.g., Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Materials Science, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering) or equivalent apprenticeship and professional experience.
• 2-3 years of experience in a highly regulated environment with a strong quality and GxP mindset.
• Solid knowledge of non-conformity management, deviations, change control, and technical documentation.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and supporting operators during production ramp-ups.
• Proactive, independent team player with strong communication skills, eager to take responsibility, learn new manufacturing technologies, and drive continuous process improvements in collaboration with Engineering, Operations, QA, and Logistics.
• Fluent English and good German skills (B2+).

Nice to Haves

• Experience in Technical Supplier Management, supplier relations, and technical or process change initiatives.
• Experience in data-driven process monitoring, KPI analysis, and experimental design (DoE) using statistical tools.
• Strong coaching and communication skills to act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and support shopfloor operators during ramp-ups.

What we offer

• The opportunity to work for one of the world\'s leading pharmaceutical companies.
• A modern campus with extensive green spaces and meeting areas.
• A central location with easy access to the motorway and a nearby train station.
• A varied range of responsibilities.
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic and motivated squad team of 6
• Very good compensation

• Work location 6343 Risch (ZG)
• Workload 100%
• Employment start Immediately
• Employment duration Permanent

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