Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Engineer

Project overview

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Engineer - MES Systems / GMP / Compliance / Computer System Validation / German / English

Project:

For our client, a large pharmaceutical company based in Basel, we are looking for a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Engineer.

Background:

The Pharma Engineering Solutions department is looking for an MES Engineer for the Basel site.

We offer professional engineering services to our internal clients / plant operators in the areas of Research & Development, Launch & Market Production, as well as Packaging, Warehousing, and Logistics at the Basel and Kaiseraugst sites.

Generally, our tasks include the planning, realization, and operational engineering of production facilities in the respective areas.

With the MES team, we support production at Basel Biotech Manufacturing and Basel Small Molecule Manufacturing.

In addition to supporting ongoing production, the MES team is also responsible for the further development of MES systems. We see ourselves as a support unit to assist production and upcoming projects with our expertise.

The ideal candidate: The profile is characterized by a completed degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, as well as at least three years of professional experience as a System Engineer in the support of MES systems. A deep understanding of IT architectures and Data Integrity, coupled with sound knowledge of GMP, Compliance, and Computer System Validation (CSV), is required. The profile is complemented by confidence in creating risk analyses and validation documents, an independent, customer-oriented way of working, and fluent German and good English skills.

Responsibilities

Must Haves:

Reference No.: 925209SDA

Role: Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Engineer

Industry: Pharma

• You are responsible for document management within the MES team, meaning you create the required documentation and ensure the up-to-dateness of SOPs and risk analyses.
• Together with the MES team, you ensure the administration and operation of the MES system. This includes error analysis, problem-solving, and on-call duty.
• Together with our internal business partner, you analyze new requirements for the MES system and help implement an optimal solution.
• Participation and support in Change Control Management and qualification and/or validation activities according to Roche's internal guidelines.
• Completed degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or comparable
• At least 3 years of professional experience as a System Engineer and experience in supporting MES systems
• Broad understanding of Data Integrity requirements and IT architecture
• Sound knowledge of GMP, Compliance, and Computer System Validation
• Experience and motivation for creating documents and risk analyses, as well as document management
• Very good German and good English skills are required
• Customer and results-oriented, team player with very good communication and organizational skills
• Enthusiasm as well as an independent, customer-oriented way of working
• Siemens Simatic IT MES knowledge / Siemens OpCenter Pharma MES knowledge
• Knowledge of automation systems (Siemens PCS7)
• PI / OsiSoft knowledge
• Experience in supporting MES systems for the automated production of biotechnological products

Project details

Basel

80-100%

Start Date: 01.10.2026

12++

Application Deadline: 10/09/2026

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• Start: flexible
• Location: Basel, CH
• Languages: German

Source notes

ITech Consult is a Swiss company certified according to ISO 9001:2015 with branches in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult specializes in placing highly qualified candidates for temporary employment in the fields of IT, Life Science & Engineering.

We offer temporary employment & payroll services. This is free of charge for our candidates, and we do not charge you any additional fees for payroll services.