Become part of a vital chain and contribute to our common goal of making people’s lives better. Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing medicines sourced from human plasma and human cell lines. We are a privately-owned company, where the warmth of family meets the scale of a global organisation.

As a Group Utility Engineer, you will support the development of utility infrastructure within our international engineering projects, helping to build and optimize pharmaceutical production facilities from concept to implementation. You will ensure reliable, compliant and high-performance utility solutions aligned with Octapharma’s global engineering framework. 

The position will be filled in Vienna (Austria), Springe (Germany), Stockholm (Sweden) or Lingolsheim (France).

Join us in shaping our vision of providing new health solutions advancing human life. 

Your main tasks and responsibilities 

• Design and development of utility units and systems for pharmaceutical production environments
• Preparation of basic layouts and detailed engineering documentation, including 2D and 3D CAD drawings
• Technical calculation, sizing and specification of utility equipment and components
• Development of automation concepts and design of control systems for utility applications
• Preparation of technical calculations, cost estimations and request of quotation
• Technical and commercial evaluation and comparison of supplier proposals
• Close coordination with other design engineers, e.g. automation, process, etc.
• Assistance for preparation of project descriptions as well as documents for commissioning and qualification (QPL, DQ, IQ, OQ)

Your expertise and ideal skill set 

• Completed technical education in mechanical, energy, electrical, process or utility engineering
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in utility engineering, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry / GMP environment
• Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals including thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, physics and electrical systems
• Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) applications as well as proficiency in MS Office
• Structured working style with the ability to perform under pressure
• Willingness to travel up to 30%

You will thrive in this role if you are driven to design resilient and future-focused utility systems, enjoy collaborating across international teams, and bring strong technical expertise together with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. 

Your department - where you make an impact  

• The Group Technical Organization consists of Group Engineering, Automation, and Maintenance. We are represented at all production sites in Europe.
• You will work in a multinational organization supporting all production sites from a technical perspective. 
• The Engineering department mainly works on project development in the early phases of strategic projects.

Thrive with us

• You help save lives - Every day is meaningful as we produce life-saving medicines
• Family values - Long-term perspective for employees and relationships 
• Be rewarded with an attractive salary and benefits package
• You will have a high level of influence where you can make a difference and leave your footprint
• Work with skilled and fun colleagues in a relatively informal organization
• Skills development - We offer various internal and external employee and leadership trainings, trainee programs and digital solutions

Additional information (Austria only):

The minimum gross salary according to the collective agreement (chemical industry) is EUR 4.270,14 based on 38 hours per week (full-time). As we strive to offer a salary that reflects your individual profile and qualifications, there is a willingness to pay above the minimum salary.  

It´s in our blood

We live diversity and stand for equal opportunities as an employer! We therefore look forward to receiving your application - regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.  

Do you have any questions? Then get in touch with your contact person. 

Larissa Amling

Octapharma Pharmazeutika Produktionsges.m.b.H. 

Oberlaaer Straße 235, 1100 Wien 

T: +43 664 789 52 728

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