Solution Architect (f/m/d), 100%

Bachem is a leading, innovation-driven company specializing in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides. With over 50 years of experience and expertise Bachem provides products for research, clinical development and commercial application to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide and offers a comprehensive range of services. Bachem operates internationally with headquarters in Switzerland and locations in Europe, the US and Asia. The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. For further information, see www.bachem.com.

To drive our continuous organic growth, we are constantly looking for highly qualified professionals. To strengthen our team in the Global IT department, we are looking for a dedicated Solution Architect (f/m/d), 100%.

Your tasks:

• Understand business requirements to design, build, and maintain solutions for collecting, processing, and transforming data from industrial systems into actionable insights
• Develop and define technical solutions that enable real-time analytics and facilitate data-driven decision-making
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and process engineers to design and implement data-driven solutions that enhance process efficiency, reporting, and manufacturing operations
• Manage the integration of IIoT sensor data for seamless collection and processing
• Establish strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to promote the sharing of best practices and knowledge
• Build and nurture a network of external partners to address skill and resource gaps effectively
• Provide expert support for statistical and analytical tools, including Seeq, Spotfire, MiniTab, and similar platforms
• Collaborating with other engineers, data scientists, and production managers to ensure that data solutions align with operational needs
• Drive agile transformation in project management, promoting product ownership
• Ensure data governance and compliance with industry regulations

Your profile:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Process Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field
• Extensive experience in data engineering, industrial processes, or automation
• Ability to lead and support global projects from data collection to implementation in an industrial setting
• Strong knowledge of production processes in the chemical, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing industries to identify and interpret relevant data sources
• Solid understanding of real-time technology and architectures
• Experience using data to predict machine failures (predictive maintenance) and optimize production parameters in real-time
• Basic knowledge of machine learning/AI to support advanced models for process optimization or collaborate with data scientists and SMEs
• Good understanding of data- and security architecture in the OT field
• Strong expertise in time-series data and process modelling (Seeq, MVA, etc.).
• Hands-on coding experience in relevant languages like Python, Pyspark, SQL
• Deep understanding of data integration like APIs, ETL-Tools and industrial protocols OPC-UA, MQTT
• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to solve complex technical challenges in an industrial environment
• Good communication skills in German and English for articulating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and fostering collaboration

Our offer:

• A dynamic and rapidly growing work environment with internal development opportunities
• Flexible working hours with home office days and an option for obtaining additional vacation days through workload reduction
• Employee development through numerous internal and external training opportunities
• 60% coverage of pension fund contributions by Bachem AG as well as option for extra-mandatory pension provision with our Pension Plan Plus
• Access to the Swibeco benefits platform with discounts from external partners
• Fresh, healthy and varied food in our staff restaurant
• A wide range of free sports activities on the Bachem Campus

Would you like to drive innovation together with us?

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our application portal.

Learn more about the Bachem Group and get inspired by our exciting work environment at our location in Bubendorf!