Process Technology (PT) Principal Engineer (m/f/d)

Process Technology (PT) Principal Engineer (m/f/d)

Location: Switzerland

Employment Type: Temp Contract for 6 months with an option for extension

Are you an experienced Process Engineer looking to make a significant impact in a highly regulated manufacturing environment? We are currently supporting our client in the search for a Process Technology (PT) Principal Engineer to join their engineering team and play a key role in optimizing and advancing pharmaceutical production processes.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong professional who enjoys working at the intersection of process engineering, manufacturing excellence, and capital investment projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in an international environment.

Your Responsibilities

As a PT Principal Engineer, you will actively contribute to the continuous improvement and optimization of production facilities across the areas of Fractionation, Bulk Manufacturing, and Fill & Finish Operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop technical design requirements and support the creation of specifications, engineering drawings, and technical documentation in accordance with internal, external, local, and global standards.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, including:
• Block Flow Diagrams (BFD)
• Process Flow Diagrams (PFD)
• Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
• System Descriptions (SD)
• System Risk Assessments
• Act as the Process Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) in CAPEX and OPEX projects.
• Support technology transfers and the implementation of new manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Provide technical expertise during audits, inspections, investigations, change controls, and deviation assessments.
• Collaborate closely with production, quality, maintenance, validation, automation, and external engineering partners.
• Drive process optimization initiatives focused on safety, quality, compliance, efficiency, and reliability.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• More than 5 years of experience in process engineering or process technology, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other highly regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of engineering design principles, technical development concepts, and industrial manufacturing processes.
• Experience creating and reviewing engineering documents such as PFDs, P&IDs, technical specifications, and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of GMP-regulated manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
• Proven problem-solving skills and experience supporting design, testing, implementation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Very good written and spoken German and English language skills.

What Our Client Offers

• Opportunity to work on complex and high-impact engineering projects within a global pharmaceutical environment.
• A collaborative and innovative workplace where technical expertise is valued and encouraged.
• Exposure to international projects, technology transfers, and cross-functional teams.
• Professional development opportunities and the chance to contribute to the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Dynamic and supportive team culture focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• The role is primarily onsite during the first months to support onboarding and knowledge transfer. After successful integration, a more flexible working model may be available.