Senior Process Engineer Innovation Wheat & Rye

Bühler Group; Uzwil; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation entitlement 25–30 days

Mobility concept including travelcard

VIVA Restaurant daily fitness menu

Employer-funded pension plan

Health-Port

Sports activities

Job summary

Bühler Group in Switzerland seeks a Senior Process Engineer Innovation Wheat & Rye to drive future-focused milling solutions from concept through to successful implementation.

You will lead the integration of process technology, machinery, automation and digitalization, providing technical leadership to Sales, Quotation, Fulfillment and R&D teams while traveling internationally up to 30% to deliver value for customer projects.

Qualifications

• Milling expertise with relevant diploma and extensive experience in milling operations.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Familiarity with Bühler equipment and control systems; proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement future-focused process solutions from concept to deployment.
• Lead integration of process technology, machinery, automation and digitalization to deliver milling solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to Sales, Quotation, Fulfillment and R&D; train and coach teams.

Skills

Milling expertise

German & English fluency

Travel up to 30%

Problem solving

Communication skills

Bühler control systems

Education

SMS or DMSB diploma

Tools

Bühler control systems

Job description

Join Bühler's Wheat & Rye Business Unit and help shape the future of grain processing. As a Senior Process Engineer Innovation Wheat & Rye, you will play a key role in driving technological advancements across the entire machine-to-market process. Reporting to the Head of Process Technology Innovation, you will leverage your process expertise to evaluate and develop innovative technologies, machines, automation, and digital solutions, while creating technology concepts for customer projects and strategic inquiries that deliver sustainable value to the global milling industry.

This is where you'll excel

• You drive innovation in wheat and rye milling by developing future-focused process solutions from concept to successful implementation
• You lead the integration of process technology, machinery, automation, and digitalization to create efficient, cost-effective, state-of-the-art milling solutions
• You validate and optimize concepts through trials, pilot projects, customer applications, and selected plant start-ups
• You provide technological leadership and hands-on process expertise to support Sales, Quotation, Fulfillment, and R&D teams while building milling knowledge through training and coaching
• You bring deep milling expertise, strong problem-solving and communication skills, proficiency with Bühler control systems, fluency in German and English, and a willingness to travel internationally

These are the skills you'll need

• Extensive milling expertise, supported by an SMS (Swiss Milling School) or DMSB (Deutsche Müllerschule Braunschweig) diploma and at least 7 years of progressive experience in milling operations as a Technologist, Head Miller, or Production Manager
• Solid understanding of Bühler milling equipment and control systems combined with systematic and efficient problem-solving skills
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in multicultural teams, manage conflicts, and build strong professional relationships
• Proactive, creative, and self-motivated personality with a market-oriented approach, professional presence, and willingness to travel internationally up to 30%
• Excellent communication, consulting, and time-management abilities, with fluency in German and English

Attractive vacation entitlement

Enough time for relaxation and personal interests - we offer from 25 to 30 days of vacation per year depending on age.

Attractive mobility concept

We offer an OSTWIND ZVV / Z-Pass + half-fare travelcard for CHF 365 + CHF 400 public transport credit as well as an attractive first-class travelcard or free parking.

VIVA Restaurant

We offer our employees a daily fitness menu from 9, 00 CHF.

Employer-funded pension plan

The Bühler Pension Fund offers Bühler employees an independent pension fund that ensures reliable financial security in retirement: www.pk-buhler.ch

Health-Port

We are committed to preventive health care through laboratory analyses, massages, nutritional advice, physiotherapy, group courses and a company doctor.

Sports activities

We promote physical activity through self-organized circuit training and running groups as well as vouchers for Update and Activ Fitness.

Questions? We are happy to answer them! Franziska Oertel HR Recruiting and Marketing Specialist

Creating impact together at Bühler!

Two billion people eat food every day that was produced with Bühler equipment. One billion people drive vehicles whose parts were manufactured with our machines.

Bühler aims to balance humanity, nature, and the economy in every decision as it develops solutions that unlock sustainable business opportunities in the global food, feed, and mobility industries.

We strive to create innovations for a better world, with a special focus on healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions. Therefore, we team up with customers, start-ups, multinationals, and academia to accelerate impact together.