Senior Engineering Lead Electrical (CAPEX Industrial Project, Pharma) (f/m/d), 100%

The Bachem Group is investing in a new site in Sisslerfeld in Northwestern Switzerland. This step is part of the long-term strategy to expand production capacity by the end of the decade. The new production site will play a central role in achieving these goals.

The initiation phase of the project offers you unique opportunities to shape the future organization. For this large-scale investment project focused on site expansion, we are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Lead (f/m/d), 100%) for the discipline of Electrical engineering. The focus is on planning, implementation, and integration of complex electrical infrastructures and automation systems within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Your tasks:

• You are a technical expert (SME) and manage the EIC (electrical, instrumentation and control) and ideally with knowledge in BMS (building management system) discipline within a major CAPEX project (> CHF 100 million)
• Review and optimize the design of automation solutions for buildings, including HVAC, lighting, and security systems, in collaboration with external planners
• Lead the planning and execution of all electrical systems (low voltage, medium voltage, UPS, emergency power supply, EMC-compliant installations)
• Design and integrate modern building automation systems (MSRL, BACnet/Modbus systems, interfaces to GMP-relevant equipment)
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (GMP, GEP, ATEX, electrical safety standards, cybersecurity in building automation)
• Coordinate and lead external engineering firms, system integrators, and contractors
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams including Engineering, IT, Operations, and Quality Assurance
• Support the project from concept planning through commissioning, qualification, and handover to operations and maintenance
• Develop concepts and standards for the new site
• Ensure compliance with required quality, regulatory standards, budget, and timelines
• Apply in-depth knowledge of relevant Swiss norms and regulations (e.g., NIN SN 411000, StV, NIV, VKF, SIA 386/110, SIA 206) and manage approval processes with authorities (e.g., ESTI)

Your profile:

• Degree in electrical engineering, automation technology, building technology, or a related field
• At least 10 years of experience in planning and implementing complex industrial projects in regulated environments, ideally in the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector
• Strong expertise in EIC and BMS systems, including energy-efficient design and integration with process equipment
• Familiarity with GMP, GEP, ATEX, and validation processes
• Proven experience in project management within interdisciplinary teams
• Independent, structured working style with a high sense of responsibility
• High resilience and flexibility
• Very good knowledge of German and English; project language is English

Our offer:

• A dynamic and rapidly growing work environment with internal development opportunities
• Flexible working hours with home office days and an option for obtaining additional vacation days through workload reduction
• Employee development through numerous internal and external training opportunities
• 60% coverage of pension fund contributions by Bachem AG as well as option for extra-mandatory pension provision with our Pension Plan Plus
• Access to the Swibeco benefits platform with discounts from external partners
• Fresh, healthy and varied food in our staff restaurant
• A wide range of free sports activities on the Bachem Campus

Would you like to drive innovation together with us?

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our application portal.

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