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Job Function:
R&D Product Development
Job Sub Function:
R&D Process Engineering
Job Category:
Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations:
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Engineer – Emerging Technologies, Innovation Technology and Deployment is responsible for the engineering development, scale-up, and deployment of advanced manufacturing technologies to support MSAT strategic pillars such as Continuous Manufacturing/Process Intensification (PI), Integrated Quality / Real-Time Release (IQRTR), and future priorities defined in annual cascades.
This role focuses on the design, integration, and industrialization of innovative process and analytical solutions for NPIs and LCMs mainkly within Biotherapeutics. The Engineer will drive improvements in yield, robustness, compliance, and operational efficiency across the end-to-end value chain by enabling fit-for-purpose equipment, automation, and control strategies.
The position requires strong collaboration with cross-functional partners (MTO, R&D) to ensure successful translation of innovations from concept to commercial manufacturing environments.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Technology Development & Implementation
- Partner with MSAT platforms, DPDS, and MTO to identify, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies into manufacturing environments
- Design, execute, and/or coordinate PoP and PoC studies with a focus on engineering feasibility, scalability, and integration into GMP processes
- Drive equipment selection, process design, and system integration from lab to pilot and commercial scale
Engineering & Technical Leadership
- Provide engineering expertise in automation, PAT integration, and process control systems supporting PI and IQRTR
- Develop and implement robust process control strategies, including inline/online monitoring and advanced analytics
- Support process scale-up/down, equipment design, and digital modeling to predict and improve manufacturing performance
- Translate scientific concepts into deployable engineering solutions and standardized platforms
Strategic Leadership
- Contribute to and shape the engineering roadmap for PI and IQRTR technologies
- Identify high-impact opportunities for technology deployment based on scalability, cost-benefit, and operational simplicity
- Drive standardization and platform approaches across sites to enable efficient global deployment
Knowledge Management & Technology Transfer
- Build and maintain engineering know-how related to manufacturing technologies, automation systems, and analytical integration
- Lead/support technology transfer and scale-up activities, ensuring robust implementation at receiving sites
- Develop engineering standards, best practices, and technical documentation in alignment with our partners to enable sustainable deployment
Troubleshooting & Investigations
- Lead and support complex technical investigations related to process performance, equipment, automation, and PAT systems
- Apply root cause analysis and engineering problem-solving methodologies to resolve manufacturing and technology issues
People Leadership
- Support onboarding, training, and mentoring of engineers, scientists, contractors, and students
- Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of development and deployment activities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY REQUIREMENTS
Strong engineering background with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Bioprocess / Chemical Engineering / Pharmaceutical Engineering
- Process design and scale-up (DP or API manufacturing)
- Automation & digital systems (e.g., PLC, DCS, data infrastructure)
- Process Analytical Technology (PAT) integration
- Advanced process control and modeling
- Data analytics, statistics (DOE), and multivariate analysis
- Experience with manufacturing technologies across small/large molecules, vaccines, or advanced therapies is preferred
COMPETENCY (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Experience)
- Degree in Engineering or related discipline (Chemical, Bioprocess, Mechanical, Automation, or similar);
Ph.D., M.S., or B.S. with relevant industry experience - Proven experience in process engineering, technology scale-up, or manufacturing implementation
- Experience in equipment design, automation systems, or process integration preferred
- Strong capability in technical problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and project execution
- Experience in GMP environments, regulatory expectations, and technical documentation is advantageous
- Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrix organization with multiple stakeholders
- Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills
DEGREE
Minimum:
- B.S./M.S. with 4–6 years relevant experience
- or Ph.D. with 0–2 years experience
LANGUAGES
- Fluent in written and spoken English
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work in an international environment across time zones
- Travel: up to 10%, project-dependent
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Emerging Technologies, Engineering, Process Control, Process Engineering, Process Improvements
