Bachem is an independent, technology-based, public biochemicals company providing full service to the pharma and biotech industry. Bachem is specialized in the process development and the manufacturing of peptides and complex organic molecules as active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), as well as innovative biochemicals for research purposes.Bachem has more than 40 years of experience in peptide research Excellent know-how in peptide chemistry and organic synthesis (technology leadership) Efficient manufacturing processes (cost leadership) Bachem sets industry standards With headquarters in Bubendorf, Switzerland and affiliates in Europe and the US, Bachem works on a global scale and holds a leading position in the field of peptides.
Bachem is an independent, technology-based, public biochemicals company providing full service to the pharma and biotech industry. Bachem is specialized in the process development and the manufacturing of peptides and complex organic molecules as active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), as well as innovative biochemicals for research purposes.Bachem has more than 40 years of experience in peptide research Excellent know-how in peptide chemistry and organic synthesis (technology leadership) Efficient manufacturing processes (cost leadership) Bachem sets industry standards With headquarters in Bubendorf, Switzerland and affiliates in Europe and the US, Bachem works on a global scale and holds a leading position in the field of peptides.
Bachem is a leading, innovation-driven company specializing in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides. With over 50 years of experience and expertise Bachem provides products for research, clinical development and commercial application to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide and offers a comprehensive range of services. Bachem operates internationally with headquarters in Switzerland and locations in Europe, the US and Asia. The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. For further information, see
The Bachem Group is investing in a new site in Sisslerfeld in Northwestern Switzerland. This step is part of the long-term strategy to expand production capacity by the end of the decade. The new production site will play a central role in achieving these goals
The initiation phase of the project offers you unique opportunities to shape the future organization. To strengthen our team in the Global Engineering department, we are looking for a (f/m/d), 100%
You are a technical expert (SME) for the process discipline within a major CAPEX program
Project management for the automation part as well as leading a team of external planners
Development and establishment of the process automation concepts (especially Level 1 & Level 2)
Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and external partners, including production, MSAT, research and development, IT, OT and quality assurance
You support the project from conceptual planning to commissioning, taking into account the industry standards
Responsibility for compliance with the required quality, regulations, budgeted costs and deadlines for your area
Your profile:
University degree as an engineer specializing in automation, electrical engineering or a related field
Hands on experience in implementing Siemens automation stack incl. OpCenter
Sound expertise in the implementation of PAT, data historian and MES solutions in chemical-pharmaceutical API production plants
Several years of experience as an independent automation discipline lead within major projects
Knowledge of GMP qualification requirements in the chemical-pharmaceutical industry
Problem-solving skills: Strong analytical thinking and the ability to solve complex technical challenges in an industrial environment
Experience in project management
High resilience and flexibility
Very good knowledge of German and English, project language in English
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Our offer:
Building a green-field facility where you have a major impact to realize Industry 4.0
Shape the future of automation with PAT for large scale peptide manufacturing
A dynamic and collaborative work environment
Flexible working hours with home office days and an option for obtaining additional vacation days through workload reduction
Employee development through numerous internal and external training opportunities
60% coverage of pension fund contributions by Bachem AG as well as option for extra-mandatory pension provision with our Pension Plan Plus
Would you like to drive innovation together with us?