Senior Engineer Process Equipment (Mainz, RP, DE, 55131)
About this opportunity
Mainz, Germany | full time | Job ID: 11877
In this role you contribute actively to the strategic development of our global process engineering department.
Your contribution:
Lead assigned manufacturing or analytical process equipment across global BioNTech sites and contract manufacturers; drive process and equipment improvement.
Own assigned work packages in global CAPEX and development projects, acting as Design Owner in alignment with your manager.
Drive international standardisation and best-practice sharing; represent Global Engineering across sites and contract manufacturers.
Initiate and lead continuous-improvement projects, promoting innovation across the global network.
Serve as subject matter expert for assigned process equipment.
A good match:
Degree in Chemical, Process, Mechanical or Pharmaceutical Engineering, or a related field.
Significant process or equipment engineering experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Expertise in manufacturing or analytical equipment and strong GMP knowledge.
Experience contributing to global engineering, CAPEX or development projects.
Proven ability to drive standardisation and continuous improvement across sites.
Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; fluent in English, C2-level German, and willing to travel internationally.
Your Benefits:
It's our priority to support you:
Your flexibility: flexible hours | vacation account
Your growth: Digital Learning | Performance & talent development | leadership development | Apprenticeships | LinkedIn Learning
Your value: Your voice at the table | Culture on an equal footing | Opportunities to shape & impact | Support for your full potential
Your health and lifestyle: Company bike
Your mobility: Job ticket | Deutschlandticket
Your life phases: Employer-funded pension | Childcare
Apply now - We look forward to your application!
Apply to our Mainz, Germany location by sending us your documents via our online form. For any questions, contact our talent acquisition team on: + 49 (0) 6131-9084-1291 (Monday-Friday from 1 PM to 3 PM CET).
Job ID 11877 (please always specify if you have any questions)
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you are considered for the position, BioNTech will conduct the background check through our service provider ‘HireRight’. You will be informed accordingly by your BioNTech-Recruiter.
Note for applications within Europe: Please note that if you wish to claim travel expenses incurred in connection with an in-person interview, we are obliged to carry out a sanctions list check*. This is carried out by our partner, HireRight. Travel expenses will only be reimbursed if this sanctions list check does not yield any matches. Reimbursement can be made provided that the check is successfully completed.
* Your first name, surname and date of birth will be processed for the sanctions list check. The legal basis for carrying out the sanctions list check for positions at BioNTech in Europe is BioNTech’s legitimate interest. Please note that BioNTech will not carry out the sanctions list check if no travel expenses are to be reimbursed. If you do not give BioNTech your consent to the sanctions list check, your travel expenses cannot be reimbursed. This will not affect your application.
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