Process Engineering Experts in Switzerland
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Robert O.
Last position:
Interim SQM Plastics at thyssenkrupp Automotive, tkDC Dynamic Components
- Supplier management
- Conducting SQI audits
- Supporting sustainability activities
Eugen P.
Last position:
Project Manager / Program Management at SMART-INTERIM Management GmbH
- Development, industrialization and production of helicopter seats (military)
- Responsible for an innovative seating system: weight < 15 kg, 100% crash safety according to EASA, side-facing, from concept to SOP
- Complete recovery of a project two years overdue: concept approval and prototype testing in 4 weeks, certification testing in 8 weeks, 100% EASA certification
- Management of global BCC development resources (> 60% share) and optimization of development cycles including FEM
- Streamlining the supply chain, on-time EASA and series approval, compliance with the NRE budget, timely delivery including FAI
Oliver W.
Last position:
Specialist Planner / Cleanroom Planning Lead at Major Aircraft Manufacturer
- Start-up and commissioning of the cleanroom
- Certification of the cleanroom
Marcel K.
Last position:
Co-Founder & Owner, Principal Consultant at Ancoma Professional Group GmbH
- Commercialization of professional experience and formation of a consulting services offering for infrastructure, engineering, digitalisation, M&A and supply chain.
- Implementation of an expert network in the field of IT optimisation, IT financial management, benchmarking, rollout management and service validation & testing.
- Execution of project management and interim management mandates in the field of IT & telecommunications for decentralized or international organizations from the IT, industrial, pharmaceutical, finance, utilities, and public sectors.
- Transition manager for cloud access, LAN services and SD WAN rollout in AsiaPac for Siemens (2023 to date).
- Topic lead for Digital Backbone transition for Siemens (2023 to date).
- Project manager for R&D Lab IT move and next generation digital lab workplace rollout in pRED center Basel for Roche Pharma (2023 to 2024, 2025).
- TSA workstream responsible for IT infrastructure M&A carve out and contract separation for Novartis / Sandoz (2023 to 2025).
- Interim lead architect for network and datacentre redesign and transition project for an utility company at Bechtle (2023).
- Project manager for IT infrastructure build out of new engineering facility at ABB (2022 to 2024).
- Consultant process engineering, go to market for IoT services and security incident event monitoring and interim service owner for shopfloor networks and cyber security at Bystronic Group (2021 to date).
- Contract management consultant for software ADM optimization, cloud services and global WAN transformation at Novartis (2020 to 2022).
- Consultant for multi-utility, business development and smart grid services and implementation of a contract management system at EBL (2014 to 2024).
- Rollout manager for SD WAN at SAG Derendinger (2021).
- Interim & project management in global IT category, global SD WAN rollout (600 sites) and network integration (Baxter/Shire), DHC, DNS, server and WiFi consolidation at Takeda Pharma (2015 to 2022).
- Project manager for global SDWAN multi-vendor MSA technical negotiations and consultant for global network transformation and benchmark process (800 sites) at Unilever (2014 to 2021).
- Advisory board member and speaker in SDWAN conference “WAN Summit” at Telegeography (2018 to date).
- Project manager for IT organizational change and white-collar productivity programme, product & material master data governance implementation, M&A PMO for Power Grids spin-off to joint-venture Hitachi-ABB at ABB (2017 to 2020).
- Consultant for multi-domain IT benchmark and RFP preparation for global network and carrier services at Deutsche Bank (2018 to 2020).
- Project manager for rollout management and process design engineering of a global web proxy solution (Zscaler) at Munich Re (2018 to 2020).
- Consultant for development of architecture for cloud access and WAN optimization at Implenia (2018 to 2019).
- Consultant for global business strategy alignment at Swisscom (2019).
- Project manager for global migration from TDM and Cisco IPT to Skype for Business and for datacentre backup to a public cloud at Richemont (2017 to 2019).
- Consultant for telecommunications benchmark at AXA Insurance (2018).
- Interim CEO and workforce management in business engineering, software integration and service validation & testing at BIM (2014 to 2015).
Dominic R.
Last position:
Head of Purchasing at Guma AG
- Restructuring and modernizing the purchasing department
- Responsible for all purchasing activities within the company
- Modernization and automation of the system environment
- Designing and implementing the purchasing strategy, including inventory optimization
- Strengthening the purchasing department profile and defining core processes
Hans S.
Last position:
Interim Manager, Consultant, Facilitator at Business Excellence Services GmbH
Interim manager, consultant, facilitator
Project management with focus on trouble shooting & customer care and/or product development/reengineering; regulatory management
Supply chain; risk and quality management; people management
Experienced within medical device; aerospace; packaging; small- & large equipment; optical- & electrical-systems; metal & plastics; free auditor
Since 2016, working for various accredited organizations as a freelance auditor regarding systems according to ISO 13485 and ISO 9001
2023-2024: Medical device product development, supply-chain and regulatory set-up with regard to a medical device re-engineering/launch and manufacturing
2023-2024: Project trouble shooter & customer care in the European aerospace industry within precision optics systems manufacturing; project risk and validation management including software validation
2022: Validation (FMEA, IQ OQ, PQ) management assigned with design and process risk assessment of complex electrical (IEC60601-1) mechatronics robots for MDR approval following ISO 14971
2022: Interim head of QM in aluminum-foil deep drawing process improvement; people and international Nespresso supplier quality management
2021-2022: Cytiva Cell Therapy greenfield project; assigned with design and implementation support of a certification, validation, GMP commissioning strategy for the technical infrastructure, e.g., clean rooms
2020-2021: Interim QA-Leader in Denmark assigned with the software release, manufacturing and distribution of Class IIb laser equipment for Candela, including international notified body and manufacturing transfer project
2020: Quality support and interim quality management for a manufacturer in the IVD test equipment supply chain and dialysis supplies in Bavaria
2018-2020: Expert/SME in Q-Management/Q-Engineering for orthopedic and arthroplasty device and tool production: turning, milling, cleaning, surface treatment and sterile packaging
2017: Re-engineering of the Medela product development process regarding cGMP 21CFR820.30/ISO 13485:2016 and MDR design control requirements for soft and hardware design regarding Class IIb pumps
2017: MDSAP preparation support and mock-audit coaching
2016: Interim senior QE-Expert for Maquet extracorporeal circulation devices manufacturing as ISO 14971 risk and change management expert in a Roche CAPA remediation and compliance project of IVD blood analyzers/gas sensor production
2016-2017: Orthopedic and arthroplasty implants design history file (DHF) review regarding compliance to 21 CFR 820.30 design control requirements
2015: Assigned by Novartis with design control for a new parenteral drug delivery system; manufacturability assessments during design evaluation; assessing potential plastic injection molding and/or high-volume assembly contractors in Europe and the US
2014: Assessing/auditing metallurgy process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) of Zimmer contract manufacturers around Europe for FDA audit readiness; Depuy-Synthes subject matter expert (SME)
2013-2014: CAPA-8D process reengineering and setting in place/training new EtQ software tools; coaching of project and product managers in working through individual CAPAs; remediation of global legacy CAPAs; supporting complaint and field action (FSCA) management
2012-2013: QA/RA Manager at Sias AG for in vitro diagnostics (IVD) liquid handling robots manufacturing; led small team for electrical safety CE/CB scheme product approvals; QMS, change and CAPA management
2011-2012: Site Quality Manager at Medtronic for drug eluting balloon and Nitinol stent-catheter manufacturing; quality operations including Q-engineering and control; led 15 direct and indirect reports
2009-2010: Supported quality initiatives in medical device industry; assessments and audits for manufacturers and suppliers as a consultant of Business Excellence Services
Steven H.
Last position:
Mechatronics Technician (Apprentice) and Gearbox Assembly Technician at Daimler AG
- Completed apprenticeship as a mechatronics technician at Daimler AG
- Worked in gearbox assembly
- Gained experience in maintenance, manufacturing and logistics
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Statistics of experts using Process Engineering
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
29 years
Position duration
3.7 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Supply Chain Management, Operations, Product Development
Top industries
Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Audit
Bachelor's degree or higher
71%
Master's degree or higher
29%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Switzerland are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Switzerland using Process Engineering
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Process Engineering experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (71%)
- Aerospace and Defense (43%)
- Automotive (43%)
- Banking and Finance (43%)
- Healthcare (43%)
- Pharmaceutical (29%)
- Telecommunication (29%)
- Utilities (29%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Process Engineering Covers
Process Engineering turns raw materials, energy and operating requirements into safe, repeatable production systems. Specialists define process flows, equipment duties, operating windows and control concepts for plants and industrial facilities. The work connects scientific principles with practical production goals.
Typical Industrial Applications
Process engineering appears wherever materials are transformed, separated, heated, mixed or packaged. In Switzerland, specialists support pharmaceutical, food, chemical, energy and advanced manufacturing operations, including new facilities and upgrades to established plants.
- Process flow diagrams and mass balances
- Equipment sizing and utility planning
- Scale-up from pilot work to production
- Commissioning and operational improvement
Methods, Tools and Deliverables
A strong process engineering project may include process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, heat and material balances, equipment specifications and hazard reviews. Professionals use simulation and calculation tools such as Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, gPROMS, MATLAB or Excel, alongside CAD, data historians and manufacturing systems.
When Freelance Expertise Helps
Companies bring in freelance specialists for feasibility studies, plant expansions, technology transfers, production bottleneck reviews and urgent commissioning support. External expertise is also useful when an internal team needs capacity for documentation, validation, process safety or a transition from pilot scale to commercial operation.
- A new process must be evaluated before investment
- Existing output, yield or energy use needs improvement
- A facility requires technical documentation or compliance support
- A project needs independent review before commissioning
Skills That Set Specialists Apart
The best professionals combine chemistry, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and reaction engineering with sound project judgment. They understand instrumentation, automation, utilities, maintenance and production constraints. Clear documentation and practical communication help them align operators, equipment suppliers, quality teams and management.
Selecting the Right Professional
Match the specialist to the process type, project phase and required deliverables. Ask for comparable work involving the relevant materials, scale, regulations and equipment, then explore how risks, assumptions and design changes were handled. For Swiss projects, clarify the balance of remote analysis and on-site work, as well as the working languages needed by plant and project teams.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Process Engineering? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
Process Engineering is used to design, scale, operate and improve systems that transform materials into products. It covers process flows, equipment selection, utilities, controls, safety and commissioning across industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, chemicals, energy and manufacturing.
Process Engineering focuses on how materials and energy move and change through a production system. Mechanical engineering concentrates more on physical equipment and structures, while production engineering often focuses on manufacturing methods, throughput and operational performance.
A capable Process Engineering specialist often brings expertise in process simulation, process safety, instrumentation, automation, validation, quality systems and project documentation. Useful tool knowledge may include Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, gPROMS, MATLAB, CAD and manufacturing data systems.
The right Process Engineering experience depends on the project phase and risk. A feasibility study may need strong calculations and modelling, while plant modifications, hazardous processes or commissioning call for a professional who has handled comparable operating conditions and site constraints.
Much of Process Engineering can be completed remotely, including modelling, documentation, calculations and design reviews. Swiss projects may still require on-site visits for surveys, commissioning, operator workshops or troubleshooting, so availability for both modes should be agreed early.
For Process Engineering work in Switzerland, companies should check experience with the relevant industry, plant type, equipment and documentation standards. They should also confirm communication needs across German, French, Italian or English-speaking teams and define which activities require site presence.
Good Process Engineering work is traceable, technically justified and usable by operations, maintenance and safety teams. Review sample deliverables, ask how assumptions and deviations are recorded, and test whether the specialist can explain risks, interfaces and design decisions in clear language.
Process Engineering is also commonly described as process design or process systems engineering, especially when the work centres on modelling, optimisation and plant-wide integration. The exact wording varies by industry, but the scope usually includes process definition, equipment coordination and operational performance.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used Process Engineering in their recent projects is 141 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,132 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used Process Engineering in their recent projects, 71% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 29% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used Process Engineering in their recent projects have 29 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Process Engineering in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (86%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Process Engineering in their recent projects are Manufacturing (71%), Aerospace and Defense (43%), and Automotive (43%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Process Engineering in their recent projects are Supply Chain Management (100%), Operations (86%), and Product Development (71%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Process Engineering
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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- Switzerland
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