Process Engineer

About the role

Novartis is seeking a Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations and engineering projects in a dynamic drug product environment in Schaftenau, Austria. The role focuses on equipment lifecycle activities, technical improvements, and delivering reliable, compliant, cost‑effective solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Execute engineering activities including design, implementation, qualification, maintenance and continuous improvement for assigned technical areas.
• Develop and implement reliable, cost‑effective technical solutions while ensuring quality, compliance and operational excellence.
• Provide engineering support for manufacturing equipment, utilities and facility systems.
• Lead or contribute to improvement projects targeting productivity, energy efficiency, environmental compliance and maintenance optimisation.
• Prepare equipment specifications, system requirements and project documentation such as User Requirement Specifications (URS).
• Develop project cost estimates and support Value Improvement Reviews.
• Obtain and coordinate permits for maintenance, calibration and project activities.
• Support installation, commissioning and lifecycle management of manufacturing equipment and systems.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline with experience in process engineering within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or other highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic/sterile manufacturing processes; exposure to compounding, assembly, packaging or mechanical engineering is an advantage.
• Proven ability to identify and implement reliable, cost‑effective technical solutions while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance and operational excellence.
• Fluent English required; German highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Required skills

• Process engineering
• Equipment qualification and lifecycle management
• Project management
• Cost estimation
• Preparation of URS and technical specifications

What we offer

• Temporary contract of 2 years
• Market‑competitive base salary with incentive program
• Company pension scheme, childcare facilities and learning & development opportunities
• Potential performance‑based bonus