Process / Chemical Engineer

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

We are looking for a Process-/Chemical-Engineer in the chemical production, based in Visp Switzerland. In our “C2-Verbund” site you are responsible for ensuring the continuous production of intermediate and final products in a value chain supplying the feed & food industries with vitamins, fragrances & flavorings.

Key Responsibilities:

As a member of the management team and associate manager, you will support the manufacturing director, the production supervisors and the shift supervisors

Optimal operation of the existing production systems, according to the variable production requirements

Continuous improvement of the production process and planning and implementation of technical changes

Troubleshooting and support of the production teams in all plants associated to the value chain

Preparation of the necessary plant and process documentation and calculations

Ensuring compliance with safety and quality requirements

Training and promotion of employees & personnel issues

Coordination of improvement teams

Lead & participation in risk analyses and technical projects

Implementation of the vision and culture of Arxada

Exchange of information and communication with internal and external costumers

Key Requirements:

Completed studies in process or chemical engineering

Experience in chemical operations

Strong understanding of process technology and its context within chemical operation

Very good communication skills in German & English (written and oral)

Driving work attitude as well as entrepreneurial thinking and acting

Resilient and team-oriented personality

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:  

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection. 

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications. 

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.