Facilities & Utilities Engineer
Plant Engineer (Facilities & Utilities) – Interim Contract
Location: Switzerland
Duration: Short-term contract
We are currently supporting a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing site with the appointment of an experienced Plant Engineer (Facilities & Utilities) on an interim basis.
This role will provide critical engineering expertise to support site operations, ensuring the reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement of facilities and utility systems in a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Facilities & Utilities systems including HVAC, clean utilities, black utilities (chillers, boilers), buildings, and chemical storage/distribution.
- Provide technical support for investigations, deviations, and recurring issues.
- Lead and/or support design, installation, commissioning, and qualification activities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and system optimizations.
- Ensure equipment and systems remain fit for purpose, proposing and implementing corrective actions where required.
- Coordinate modifications, upgrades, and maintenance activities.
- Ensure compliance with cGxP, Good Engineering Practices (GEP), and relevant industry standards.
- Support internal and external audits as a technical expert.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of engineering procedures and standards.
- Ensure all activities are carried out in line with safety requirements.
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
- Strong background in Facilities & Utilities within GMP environments.
- Experience with installation, commissioning, and validation of pharmaceutical systems.
- Good understanding of cGxP, regulatory expectations, and industry guidelines.
- Fluency in French and English (German is an advantage).
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, hands-on approach.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced contractor to join a high-performing site and contribute to critical operations and improvement projects. If you are wanting to apply, please contact CK QLS on +41 444 990 468.