Staff Project Engineer
Johnson & Johnson
- Location
- Schaffhausen, Switzerland
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Staff
- H-1B history
- 2 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 7, 2026
About this role
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com . As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Supply Chain Engineering Job Sub Function: Project Engineering Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Schaffhausen, Switzerland Job Description: A pre defined candidate has been identified for this role Staff Project Engineer At Johnson & Johnson, we believe good health is the foundation of vibrant lives, thriving communities and forward progress. As the world’s largest and most broadly-based healthcare company, we are committed to using our reach and size for good. We strive to improve access and affordability, create healthier communities, and put a healthy mind, body and environment within reach of everyone, everywhere. Every day, our more than 130,000 employees across the world are blending heart, science and ingenuity to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity! Within the Pharmaceuticals division we are committed to making disease a thing of the past! Cilag AG in Schaffhausen belongs to the group of Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical companies operating under the “Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson” trademark and manufactures high quality pharmaceutical products, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and medical devices. Today Cilag AG is one of the largest pharmaceutical manufacturers in Switzerland supplying all the major global markets. The Schaffhausen facility is a strategic launch and growth site for parenteral products, and we have an impressive pipeline of new and innovative products. We are looking for a Staff Project Engineer with in our engineering team to lead technical projects in the field of sustainability. As Project Engineer he/she will be contributing to the design, installation and qualification of production equipment and utilities.
Key Responsibilities
Accountable for Engineering project management and project execution to high standards, ensure projects completed on time and on budget Responsible and accountable for the safe execution of job activities in compliance with EHS guidelines, environmental, regulatory (cGMP), corporate site and team practices and procedures Close collaboration with stakeholders on site (Business Units, QA, EHS&S, sustainability, etc) as well as with the global organization (MAM LM Platform, Engineering & Property Services) Initiation of business cases supporting the project funding approval processes The successful applicant will strive to perform to high standards at all times in line with our Credo and Standards of Leadership Qualifications Education: University degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical or Chemical discipline Experience and Skills: Required: A minimum of 5 years of related business experience and a proven track record in Project Engineering in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry Excellent organization and communication skills with the ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal Familiarity with project management approaches, engineering processes and design thinking methodology. Certification in FPX and or Lean processes are a plus. Passionate about sustainability and