Senior Engineer Process Equipment
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026.
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, Germanylocation 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)
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