Engineer (m/f/d)

Engineering Team Member

Location: Schweizerhalle, Switzerland

At the Novartis production site in Schweizerhalle, our engineering team is looking for reinforcement. Your responsibility will include ensuring that processes run smoothly and reliably. You will also take responsibility for maintenance and calibration tasks, ensuring that equipment functions optimally, and conducting start-ups to maintain standards. If you are a practical problem solver who values responsibility, quality, and continuous improvement, this is an opportunity to make a tangible impact from day one.

We believe in the power of curious, ambitious, and team-oriented people. In an inspiring environment, you will shape the future with us, make bold decisions, and develop innovative solutions. Apply now and become part of a team that values your expertise and supports you as a person and professional.

Your tasks include:

• Leading improvements to equipment, utilities, and buildings (energy efficiency, productivity, environmental compliance, maintenance)
• Planning, executing, and documenting maintenance and calibration activities, root cause analysis for deviations, and technical support and coordination of internal and external technicians
• Supporting and leading internal and external audits, ensuring GMP and HSE compliance without critical findings
• Leading or participating in projects to improve equipment, utilities, and systems (e.g., energy efficiency, productivity, compliance with environmental regulations, maintenance)
• Creating, reviewing, and approving drawings, lists, schedules, diagrams, layouts, calculations, and data sheets in the project
• Cost-efficient technical solutions in the area of responsibility

What you bring to the position:

• Five years of experience as a plant engineer in the technical field, preferably in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry
• Technical education preferably with a further education as technician HF/FH
• Project management skills and in-depth technical expertise
• Knowledge of commissioning and qualification
• Ability to convey complex technical content clearly and understandably, also to management and other departments
• Comprehensive knowledge of GxP/HSE and quality systems
• Language skills: German and English

Why Novartis?

Our mission is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. Our vision is to become the most valued and trusted pharmaceutical company in the world. How will we achieve this? With our people. It is our employees who drive us each day to reach our goals. Become part of this mission and this great team! Learn more here.

Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve. We strive to create teams that reflect the diversity around us, and where each employee feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to realize their full potential. Our hiring decisions are based on merit and qualifications, regardless of gender, religion, age, race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.

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