MES System Engineer (a), 80 - 100%

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 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 Manage change control, deviation investigations, incident management, and problem resolution in close collaboration with IT, operations, and system vendors Support integration of PAS-X with enterprise and shopfloor systems including ERP, LIMS, Historians, Automation and integration platforms Contribute to MES platform standardization, template strategies, and deployment methodologies across global manufacturing sites Maintain GMP-compliant documentation throughout the system lifecycle, including specifications, risk assessments, validation deliverables, and operational procedures Act as MES Subject Matter Expert (SME) during audits, inspections, qualification activities, and regulatory interactions Support commissioning, qualification, and computerized system validation (CSV/CSA) activities in accordance with GAMP5 and data integrity requirements Your Profile:   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,…