Process Engineer Sequencing

Roche Sequencing systems represent a crucial frontier in diagnostics—delivering advanced genomic insights that are critical for personalized healthcare and patient welfare. Within the technology area Sensor & Cartridge Operations (S&C), we focus on cutting-edge Next-Generation Sequencing platforms. The team proudly works on a highly innovative, revolutionary product currently in its Research Use Only (RUO) phase, which has been developed in the USA and is being manufactured in Rotkreuz (Switzerland). This product leverages breakthrough complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) sensor modules and sequencing by expansion (SBX) nanopore technology to fundamentally transform genomics.

Your Responsibilities

• Shopfloor Support & SME Role: Provide direct, hands-on technical support for daily production operations. Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support production operators during the exciting ramp-up phase of our newly established production line. Proactively drive Continuous Improvement initiatives to optimize yield and efficiency.
• Document & Change Management: Create and maintain robust process documentation, change records, and work instructions in line with GxP standards.
• Product Care & NC Management: Take ownership of product care activities within the Squad. This includes handling non-conformity notifications, leading structured investigations and root-cause analyses, and coordinating corrective actions in the manufacturing process.
• Data-Driven Process Monitoring: Monitor production data and analyze production and process performance indicators to ensure process stability and high quality.
• Global Collaboration & Coordination: Coordinate and collaborate closely with internal and external partners, including exchange with subject matter experts in Santa Clara, USA.

Must Haves:

• Degree in Natural Sciences or Engineering (e.g., Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Materials Science, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering) or equivalent apprenticeship and professional experience.

• 2–3 years of experience in a highly regulated environment with a strong quality and GxP mindset.

• Solid knowledge of non-conformity management, deviations, change control, and technical documentation.

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and supporting operators during production ramp-ups.

• Proactive, independent team player with strong communication skills, eager to take responsibility, learn new manufacturing technologies, and drive continuous process improvements in collaboration with Engineering, Operations, QA, and Logistics.

• Fluent English and good German skills (B2+).

Nice to Haves:

• Experience in Technical Supplier Management, supplier relations, and technical or process change initiatives.
• Experience in data-driven process monitoring, KPI analysis, and experimental design (DoE) using statistical tools.
• Strong coaching and communication skills to act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and support shopfloor operators during ramp-ups.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to work for one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.
• A modern campus with extensive green spaces and meeting areas.
• A central location with easy access to the motorway and a nearby train station.
• A varied range of responsibilities.
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic and motivated squad team of 6
• Very good compensation

Please send your complete application documents to Mr. Severin Räfle.

Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacy, Diagnostics, Zug, Lucerne, Vollzeit, Elektroingenieur, Produktion, Labor