Professional Process Engineer (Operations Engineer)

Randstad; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Randstad seeks a Professional Process Engineer to join the Operations Engineering team in Basel. You will handle process utilities, contribute to capital projects, and ensure GMP compliance while supporting API production in a cross-functional setting.

The role requires a degree in a relevant field, initial GMP/pharma experience, and strong IT skills with fluency in German and English. A collaborative, solution-driven professional mindset and ability to work in a performance-oriented environment

Qualifikationen

• University degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Initial experience in the GMP & pharma sector.
• Generally very good IT skills: Microsoft, Google.
• Fluent German and good spoken and written English skills.
• Positive mindset, integrity, self-reflection, and strong teamwork capabilities.
• Open to new ideas and willing to challenge conventional thinking in a performance-oriented environment.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement process engineering solutions and optimizations
• Responsible for adherence to timelines, costs, and achieving project goals
• Ensure and maintain compliance with cGMP guidelines within capital investment projects and operations engineering
• Responsibility for optimizations, modifications, and technical support for complex chemical and biotechnological plant systems, as well as executing capital investment projects from initial project definition to handover to the operator
• Responsible for API production (batch processes and continuous manufacturing)
• Collaboration within project teams in an interdisciplinary technical environment

Kenntnisse

Teamwork

Communication

Decision making

German (fluent)

English (fluent)

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Ausbildung

University degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Jobbeschreibung

Jobdescription

For one of our clients, a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals, we are currently looking for aProfessional Process Engineer.

General Information:

• Start Date:01.11.2026
• Latest possible start date:01.12.2026
• Duration:1 year with the possibility of extension
• Workplace:Basel
• Workload:100%
• Home Office:possible, 20%
• Team:6 People
• Department:DS Large Molecules
• Working Hours:Standard

About the job:

We are seeking a Professional Process Engineer / Operations Engineer to join the Operations Engineering team.

The scope of responsibilities covers Building 091/095 in the PNAE area (Process Utilities) within operations engineering/project engineering.

The ideal candidate:

Has well-founded experience as aProcess Engineer or Operations Engineer with process engineering expertise, particularly in pure utilities, steam, and energy systems.Alongside technical knowledge, strong helpfulness, team spirit, good manners, and a confident professional demeanor are essential. Very good spoken and written German and English skills complete the profile.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement process engineering solutions and optimizations
• Responsible for adherence to timelines, costs, and achieving project goals
• Ensure and maintain compliance with cGMP guidelines within capital investment projects and operations engineering
• Responsibility for optimizations, modifications, and technical support for complex chemical and biotechnological plant systems, as well as executing capital investment projects from initial project definition to handover to the operator
• Responsible for active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production (batch processes as well as continuous manufacturing processes)
• Collaboration within project teams in an interdisciplinary technical environment

Must Haves:

• University degree or equivalent in a relevant field
• Initial experience in the GMP & pharma sector
• Generally very good IT skills: Microsoft, Google
• Fluent German and good spoken and written English skills
• Positive mindset, integrity, self-reflection, and strong teamwork capabilities
• Open to new ideas and willing to challenge conventional thinking; comfortable working in a performance-oriented environment built on mutual respect, discussion, and collaboration
• Strong communicator and decisive personality with powers of persuasion, assertiveness, and an enjoyable independent work style

Nice-to-Haves:

• Process engineering knowledge in pure utilities, steam, and energy systems
• Expertise in sizing and designing equipment, pumps, and heat exchangers

Application Deadline:15.09.2026