Shape the Future of Industrial Infrastructure with Techfirm Engineering
Techfirm Engineering is seeking a Plant Engineer – Black Utilities & Infrastructure (m/f/d) to join our Industrial Services team in the German-speaking region of Switzerland. If you are passionate about industrial utilities, facility infrastructure, and GMP-regulated environments, and enjoy a field-oriented approach while working closely with operations, this opportunity may be the perfect fit for you.
What You Will Do:
As a Plant Engineer, you will be responsible for the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of Black Utilities and building infrastructure systems that support manufacturing operations.
Operational Support & Engineering:
- Provide technical support to production, maintenance, and facility teams on utilities-related topics.
- Troubleshoot infrastructure and utility system issues to ensure business continuity.
- Ensure reliable operation and performance of site utility networks.
- Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned utility systems.
- Collaborate closely with System Owners, Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations teams.
Black Utilities Management:
- Support and optimize utility systems such as:
- Industrial wastewater systems
- Sanitary wastewater systems
- Potable water networks
- Fire water systems
- Heating and thermal distribution systems
- Compressed air distribution networks
- Industrial gases infrastructure
- Building utility systems and site services
Continuous Improvement & Projects:
- Lead or support utility improvement initiatives.
- Participate in CAPEX projects related to utilities and infrastructure upgrades.
- Contribute to lifecycle management and asset reliability programs.
- Support root cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
- Develop and optimize maintenance and operational strategies.
- Ensure infrastructure compliance with site standards and regulatory requirements.
What We Are Looking For:
- 5+ years of experience in Utilities Engineering, Facility Engineering, Plant Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, food, or other highly regulated industrial environments.
- Strong knowledge of Black Utilities systems and industrial infrastructure.
- Experience supporting operational manufacturing sites.
- Familiarity with GMP environments is a strong advantage.
- Experience managing technical issues, deviations, and infrastructure-related investigations.
- Strong German language skills (mandatory).
- Hands-on, pragmatic, and solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating across multiple departments.
Why Techfirm Engineering?
- Swiss-based and multicultural engineering environment.
- Long-term projects within leading industrial and life sciences companies.
- High level of technical responsibility and ownership.
- Strong exposure to operational engineering challenges.
- Direct interaction with production and infrastructure stakeholders.
- Career development opportunities within a growing engineering consultancy.
Ready to Join Us?
If you are looking for a role that combines utilities expertise, operational support, and industrial engineering, we would be pleased to hear from you. Apply online using the form below.
Please note: Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.