Innovation Engineer

GI Services is already largely operationally utilised due to the existing project portfolio. At the same time, the development of future manufacturing technologies, production processes, and manufacturing methods is to be advanced in a significantly more systematic manner. With the defined thematic areas and their ownership, the professional basis has been established, but the necessary capacity for technology scouting, technology roadmaps, the establishment of a structured innovation pipeline, and the development of opportunities up to PoP/PoC is lacking. The additional role creates this focus without introducing another hierarchical level and thus supports the long-term development and scaling of GI Services.

Innovation Engineer | 80 - 100%

Ref No. 8145

Workplace: Solothurn | Hybrid

Your main tasks

• Identification and evaluation of relevant manufacturing technologies, trends, and future production requirements as well as active shaping of the manufacturing strategy and technology roadmaps
• Establishment and management of a structured innovation pipeline from opportunity through evaluation and prioritisation to PoP, PoC, and transfer
• Development and evaluation of innovative production concepts, manufacturing processes, and manufacturing methods regarding feasibility, scalability, economic efficiency, and industrialisation potential
• Planning, initiation, and partly independent execution of technology investigations, proof of principle, and proof of concept
• Identification and development of suitable technology, research, and engineering partners as well as building a relevant external innovation network
• Preparation of well-founded decision bases for technology, partner, and make-or-buy decisions
• Close collaboration with the thematic area owners and relevant departments as well as transparent communication of the innovation portfolio and resulting recommendations for action

Your profile

• Technical or technical-economic degree FH/ETH/TU, for example mechanical engineering, automation, microtechnology, electrical engineering, production engineering, or industrial engineering
• Several years of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialisation, technology development, or advanced manufacturing, ideally in a regulated or technologically demanding environment
• Strong technical understanding and experience in evaluating and developing new manufacturing technologies from early exploration to PoP/PoC
• Entrepreneurial, analytical, and solution-oriented personality with strong stakeholder management and the ability to lead cross-functionally without formal authority
• Very good German and English skills (C1) as well as willingness for international collaboration and travel

Ypsomed – Self-treatment becomes a matter of course

Ypsomed is a leading developer and manufacturer of injection systems for the self-administration of liquid medicines. For over 40 years, the company has been a reliable partner to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries – with solutions precisely tailored to the needs of its customers. Ypsomed has a proven track record and offers the most comprehensive and innovative platform portfolio for pens, autoinjectors, and on-body devices. The solutions impress with the highest implementation quality and can be seamlessly integrated into digital health offerings. They support simpler therapy and thus contribute to a better quality of life for people with chronic illnesses.

Ypsomed is headquartered in Burgdorf (Switzerland) and operates a global network of production sites. Over 2,000 employees worldwide are committed daily to making self-treatment a matter of course.

Contact

Alain Rusconi
Workforce Acquisition & Engagement Partner

Your future workplace

Solothurn