Site Engineer

Hobson Prior are currently looking for an Site Engineer to join a world-wide biopharma organisation focused on improving the lives of patients globally through pioneering medicines. This role will be on a contract basis in Switzerland.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preliminary designs for manufacturing process equipment, including P&ID development and HAZOP facilitation.
• Selection and review of suppliers.
• Responsible to review and approve design, PFD preparation, equipment and utilities sizing.
• Provides technical guidance during project implementation, assures viability of technology in proposed configuration, adherence to company standards and practices.
• Share best practices and promote harmonization while optimizing cost.
• Establish engineering standards and keep content current and compliant through periodic review and successful integration with third party designers/integrators.
• Management of external engineering contractors and companies working on site.
• Successfully interface with manufacturing team, maintenance team, project managers and engineering professionals.
• Lead project execution, equipment installation including commissioning, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT).
• Manages investment projects, participate to the investment strategy and budget definitions.
• Coordinates different teams as Project Manager working on new projects.
• Leads or supports commissioning and qualification activities.
• Participates to the selection of new contractors.
• Support troubleshooting of existing pharmaceutical equipment.
• Perform Technology Survey in his areas of expertise.
• Promotes a company culture centred around Health & Safety to all employees and encourages them to maintain a safe and secure work environment at all times.

Requirements:

• + 10 years' experience in a pharmaceutical company or other related industry.
• Solid knowledge of GMP and FDA regulatory requirements.
• Solid technical knowledge and experience in project management.
• Solid knowledge in process technologies.
• Good knowledge in technical infrastructures.
• Solid knowledge in the validation of procedures and systems.
• Solid knowledge of risk analysis tools required
• Fluent in English and French.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent team spirit.
• Ability to take decision.

Apply now:

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Hobson Prior is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. Hobson Prior is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.