Process Engineer with focus on Clean Utilities

For us, it is all about improving and saving lives

In Bern, we're not just expanding-we're reaching a major milestone by launching a new production site and introducing innovative ways of working. This is what being a Persistent Pioneer in our BN DNA is all about bringing a pioneering spirit to everything we do. Whether you're an experienced professional, transitioning from academia, or coming from a related industry, you'll have the unique opportunity to influence how we work and grow.

We are looking to strengthen the Engineering Team with a

Process Engineer with focus on Clean Utilities (f/m/d)

Our engineering department is a close-knit team of more than 30 employees that covers all engineering aspects in-house. We operate like a family, supporting each other, and are composed of regional and international specialists. Our team communicates in both German and English. Continuous development is in our DNA, as is the goal to achieve something extraordinary.

This function is responsible for the hands-on operation, maintenance, and optimization of clean utility systems in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This includes systems such as purified water, clean steam, process gases, and water for injection (WFI). The engineer will also act as a Package Owner in investment projects, overseeing clean utilities within larger project scopes. The role requires participation in troubleshooting, emergency response, and on-call duties, ensuring systems operate without interruption. The engineer will lead improvement projects and support the integration of new technologies.

What you can expect

• Operate and maintain clean utility systems, ensuring the continuous supply of purified water, clean steam, WFI, and process gases to the facility

• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and corrective actions on clean utilities equipment

• Design and optimize clean utility systems to meet regulatory and operational requirements for purity, reliability, and efficiency and lead projects to improve system performance, including energy efficiency and water usage reductions

• Act as the Package Owner for clean utility systems in large-scale investment projects and oversee the planning, procurement, installation, and qualification of clean utilities packages

• Run the planning and development of Change Control for Utilities into a Veeva workflow

• Manage clean utility system installations, from design to commissioning, qualification, and monitoring, ensuring timely project delivery

• Ensure all clean utility systems comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and other regulatory standards

• Provide hands-on technical support for troubleshooting and resolving utility system issues, ensuring rapid recovery and minimal disruption to production.

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) for any system deviations

Your skills and qualifications

• Academic education (university, university of applied sciences) in the field of mechanical engineering, process engineering, biology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical technology, chemistry or comparable or extensive professional experience in the field of bio-pharmaceutical technology

• Experience in the bio-pharmaceutical industry under GMP production conditions.

• Knowledge and previous experience of Utility design and operation are a plus

• Written and spoken German and English

• Initiative, ability to work under pressure, decision-making ability, judgement, independence, conscientious way of working

• Willingness to be available for on-call duties to respond to emergencies or system failures outside of normal working hours, ensuring rapid troubleshooting and resolution

• Good communication skills, team-oriented working style and a high sense of responsibility complete your profile

We provide an opportunity to be a part of an international company that boasts exceptional technology and a determined team. Join our team if you share our enthusiasm and have a desire to create an impact. You can expect a vibrant and adaptable work environment that supports the growth of your personal and professional skills.

Are you ready to join us in our mission?

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Simply click the "APPLY" button on the right side of the page and you will be redirected to our application form. We are conducting interviews on an ongoing basis and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We look forward to receiving your motivated CV, where you briefly explain your motivation for applying for this particular position. A cover letter is optional.

We kindly request that headhunters or recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this position.

Founded in 1994, we have +30 years of experience developing life-saving vaccines. We are a global leader in smallpox and mpox vaccines. Our commercial product portfolio contains market-leading vaccines against rabies, tick-borne encephalitis, cholera, typhoid, and Ebola. We are headquartered in Denmark and have manufacturing, research, and sales offices across Europe and North America. Our values - our Bavarian Nordic DNA, as we like to call it - are what guide our actions every day. We act as persistent pioneers, embrace change, value being boosted by the team, and believe in protecting lives every day. If that is also a part of your DNA, we invite you to join us in Bavarian Nordic! Bavarian Nordic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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