Process Plant Engineer - M/F/X

03 February 2026
100%
Neuchâtel

Job summary

Join Amaris Consulting, an independent consulting firm with a global reach. Embrace an opportunity for personal growth in a dynamic work environment.

Tasks

Lead the design, installation, and qualification of production equipment.
Provide expertise on production systems and ensure compliance with standards.
Proactively manage corrective actions and safety measures on-site.

Skills

Engineering degree in biotechnology, chemistry, or mechanical engineering required.
Minimum of 7 years' experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industries.
Strong PLC/Automation programming skills necessary.

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About the job

Who are we?

Amaris Consulting is an independent consulting and technology company serving businesses. With over 1000 clients worldwide, we have been deploying solutions for major projects for more than a decade - all made possible by an international team of 7,600 talents spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different areas of activity: Information systems and digital, telecommunications, life sciences, and engineering. We aim to create and develop a community of talents where all team members can reach their full potential. Amaris is your "stepping stone" to cross the rivers of change, to meet challenges, and to successfully complete all your projects.

At Amaris, we are committed to offering our candidates the best possible recruitment experience. We seek to better know and understand our candidates, challenge them, and share our impressions as quickly as possible. Here is what our recruitment process looks like:

First contact: Our process usually starts with a brief virtual/phone conversation to learn more about you! The goal? To get to know you, understand your motivations, and ensure we offer you the position that best suits you!

Interviews (on average, the number of interviews is 3 – but it may vary depending on the seniority level required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet members of our team: your future manager of course, but also other people you will work with. These interviews will allow us to learn more about you, your experience and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our history, our teams, and your career opportunities!

Case study: Depending on the position, you may be asked to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical evaluation, a problem-solving scenario, etc.

As you know, every person is different and the same goes for every role in a company. That is why we must adapt accordingly, so the process can sometimes be somewhat different for each person. That said, we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to offer the best possible experience. We look forward to meeting you!

Job description

We are currently looking for a Process Plant Engineer - M/F/X in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland to ensure technical expertise and continuous improvement of production facilities, guaranteeing compliance with industrial standards and safety. This involves equipment management, user support, and participation in cross-functional projects, and requires solid experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry and mastery of production processes and equipment.

🔥 Your responsibilities

Lead the design, installation, commissioning, and qualification of equipment improvements or modifications
Provide expertise on production systems and equipment: bioreactors, filtration (including UFDF), chromatography, process piping systems, CIP skids, SIP systems
Proactively ensure the technical compliance of equipment and propose corrective actions or improvements
Guarantee compatibility and compliance with organizational and industrial standards (cGMP, GEP, SUVA/ASIT, etc.)
Organize and coordinate corrective actions, improvements, and modifications
Ensure the implementation of necessary safety measures to prevent any accident risk
Develop and apply engineering procedures and company standards
Ensure the implementation of site, division, and corporate procedures
Participate in internal and external audits as a system expert
Assist the project team in executing protocols and reviewing documentation
Support punch list management and project troubleshooting

🎯 Your profile

You have an engineering degree in biotechnology, chemistry, food industry, and/or mechanical engineering
You have at least 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry (Process/Engineering and/or Manufacturing)
You have proven experience in installation, commissioning, and validation of pharmaceutical facilities and process equipment: process piping & instrumentation, bioreactors, tanks, chromatography, filtration, autoclaves, CIP/SIP systems
You have strong skills in PLC/Automation programming (Siemens & Allen Bradley)
You master good engineering practices, cGxP, FDA guidelines, ISPE, ATSM2500 & ASME/BPE
You speak fluent French and English, German is a plus.
You demonstrate strong problem-solving skills
You are ready to work on-site
You show agility in a dynamic environment

💡 Our company culture:

Agility: Work in a flexible, dynamic, and stimulating environment.
International: Benefit from international collaborations and many mobility opportunities.
Intrapreneurship: Get involved in parallel initiatives or develop your own Business Unit.
Listening management: Receive personalized support throughout your professional journey.

Amaris Consulting is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic.

Apply now and join our team for a rewarding and stimulating career!