Production Engineer

Production Engineer – Automation Technology / Assembly / Production / Medical Background: Roche's Global Instrument Network (GIN) delivers reliable and innovative instruments for in-vitro diagnostics to our subsidiaries and/or our customers. We manufacture a wide range of instruments, from point-of-care devices to large routine laboratory instruments. Our network has five hubs, i.e., we work from five locations (Mannheim, Ludwigsburg, Tucson, Rotkreuz, and Suzhou). As a network, we will work together to constantly improve manufacturing costs, strive for the timely delivery of instruments of the highest quality, and thus enable Roche to bring innovative and differentiated instruments to the market. With multiple locations and areas of expertise, many paths are open to our network's employees to explore the world of diagnostics in their best interest. Our Production Engineering department comprises over 100 talented engineers and technicians at four different locations in Europe, China, and the USA. As a Service Department, our main focus is on the proactive design, optimization, and maintenance of production processes and product designs for the GIN Network. We strive to stay at the forefront of technology and industry trends and to use our expertise to achieve operational excellence. The global Production Engineering team is part of the global Engineering Chapter and is responsible for cost-efficient, reliable, and lean Change Control Management (ECR). The area of responsibility for this team is primarily topics related to product maintenance for established products and the introduction of new products from the pilot phase to commercial production. The Sub-Chapter contributes technical expertise to carry out successful material, system, process, and product changes. The perfect candidate: is a goal-oriented, senior team player with high quality standards. He/she possesses completed technical training (FH/state-certified technician) in technology and automation technology. Required is experience in project transfer to production, design of production lines, material management as well as coordination, assembly, and repair of breadboards/functional models of complex mechatronic systems in a GMP environment (preferably regulated medical devices). Proven experience in complex process coordination, change and stakeholder management with a service and "we can do it" mentality for active structural improvement are required. Strong team and communication skills as well as very good German and English skills in spoken and written form are essential for international cooperation in the matrix organization (ION Network: DE, CH, USA). Tasks & Responsibilities: • Coordination of technical changes: Responsibility for the planning, coordination, technical evaluation, task assignment, and implementation of changes in consultation with the Product Leader and/or Sub-Chapter Lead. • Creation and maintenance of specification and testing documents, work plans, material master data, and bills of materials. Training of the required documents and responsible for the smooth incoming and outgoing control of changes in production. • Proactive control and communication for the timely completion of ECRs. • Responsible for compliance with quality targets, deadlines, and regulatory requirements, such as responsibility for testing documents and master data for product manufacturing. • Management of smaller projects assigned by the Product Lead or Sub-Chapter Lead (e.g., continuous improvement process, harmonization projects). • Support of development projects and assistance, e.g., in the creation of samples and prototypes, coordinating the required materials, and providing feedback on manufacturability. Must Haves: • Completed technical training with a university of applied sciences entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife), as well as further training as a state-certified technician in the field of technology and automation technology. • Initial experience in the field of assembly, testing, complaint processing, and repair processing of medical diagnostic devices. Practical experience in device assembly and/or as a skilled worker in electronics or as a technical expert is an advantage. • Experience in the transfer of new projects to production, as well as in the design of the production line, material management, and the coordination, assembly, and repair of breadboards and functional models of complex mechatronic systems in a GMP environment, preferably for regulated medical devices. • Proven experience in the coordination of more complex processes, change and stakeholder management with a strong service mentality and "we can do it" mentality to actively break open existing structures. • Strong team and communication skills for successful work in an international matrix organization. Due to the ION Network interfaces in Germany, Switzerland, and the USA, you are characterized by very good German and English skills in spoken and written form. These enable you to work internationally. • Willingness and corresponding affinity to learn new digital tools and enjoyment in working in a changing environment with corresponding flexibility and personal responsibility. • Willingness for occasional assignments in neighboring foreign countries. Nice to haves: • SAP knowledge Reference Nr.: 9250121SBI Role: Production Engineer Industry: Pharma Work location: Rotkreuz Workload: 100% Working hours: Standard Start: ASAP-01.10.2026 Duration: 1 year++ Application deadline: 05.08.2026 If this position has piqued your interest, please send us your complete dossier via the link in this