Shape the Future of Industrial Infrastructure with Techfirm Engineering 🇨🇭

Techfirm Engineering is looking for a Plant Engineer – Black Utilities & Infrastructure (m/f/d) to join its Industrial Services team in the German-speaking part of Switzerland.

If you are passionate about industrial utilities, facility infrastructure, and GMP-regulated environments, and you enjoy working close to operations with a strong field-oriented approach, this opportunity could be the right 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 supporting 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 combining utilities expertise, operational support, and industrial engineering, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us directly on LinkedIn to learn more about this opportunity.

📌 Please note: only candidates with German language proficiency and valid Swiss/EU/EFTA work authorization can be considered.

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