MES System Engineer (a), 80 - 100% — Bachem AG
- Location
- Stein AG
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 44 days ago
Role overview
The Bachem Group is investing in a new planned 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 Bachem Group is investing in a new planned 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.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 4 – 6 years of strong hands-on experience with Körber PAS-X MES in regulated pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environments
Key requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 4 – 6 years of strong hands-on experience with Körber PAS-X MES in regulated pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environments
- Proven experience supporting MES implementation projects for new manufacturing facilities, site expansions, or large-scale digital transformation programs
- Solid understanding of next-generation MES/IT-OT architectures, system integrations, and smart factory concepts <li s
Company and context
- The design phase of the project offers you unique opportunities to shape the future organization.
- To drive our continuous organic growth, we are constantly looking for highly qualified professionals.
- To strengthen our team in Global IT, we are looking for a dedicated MES System Engineer (a), 80
- 100%. Your Tasks:
- Lead the full lifecycle management of the Körber PAS-X Manufacturing Execution System (MES), including solution design, configuration, deployment, validation, maintenance, and continuous improvement
- Support the design and implementation of next-generation MES architectures aligned with smart manufacturing, digital plant strategies, and Pharma 4.0 initiatives
- Drive MES activities across the new facility startup lifecycle, from project design and commissioning through qualification, go-live, and commercial manufacturing operations
- Collaborate with manufacturing, automation, IT/OT, quality, engineering, and global digital teams to define and implement scalable PAS-X solutions
- Translate business and manufacturing process requirements into robust MES functional and technical designs
- Ensure high system availability, reliability, and performance for GMP-regulated manufacturing environments, including on-call and operational support where required
Additional details
- Solid understanding of next-generation MES/IT-OT architectures, system integrations, and smart factory concepts
Notes and original content
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Questions about this listing
What salary does Bachem AG offer for this role?
Bachem AG lists CHF 64'500 - 110'000 gross per year for this position in Stein AG. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Bachem AG offer?
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