We are looking for
We are a forward-thinking SaaS company serving the chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, with a strong focus on DevOps excellence, CI/CD automation, and delivering high-quality cloud-native solutions. Our teams work collaboratively to build reliable, scalable software that helps our customers operate safely, efficiently, and intelligently.
As we continue to expand our AI-driven capabilities, we are looking for a motivated Machine Learning Engineer (m/w/d) to bring machine learning models into production and enable scalable, high-quality solutions across our platform.
Your tasks
* Implement machine learning models as scalable backend services following our development and security guidelines
* Collaborate closely with Data Scientists to bring models from concept to production
* Continuously improve and optimize machine learning models in production
* Translate customer requirements into effective and scalable ML solutions
* Design and implement secure APIs and backend components
* Develop and maintain data access layers (e.g. MS SQL, Elasticsearch)
* Ensure high standards of quality, performance, and security
* Contribute to technical specifications and architecture decisions
Your profile
Hard Skills & Experiences
* +5 years of experience in Python and backend development (e.g. APIs, services)
* Experience with machine learning models and their production deployment
* Knowledge of MS SQL and working with large datasets
* Experience with microservices and container-based architectures
* Solid understanding of software design patterns and data structures
* Basic understanding of software security
* Experience with C# is a plus
Soft Skills
We value mindset as much as skillset
* Team-oriented and comfortable working across disciplines (Data Science, Dev, Product)
* Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset
* Hands-on, proactive, and solution-driven
* Passion for building scalable and high-quality software
* Eager to learn and continuously improve
Our offer
* Great team spirit – Work with colleagues who make collaboration fun and always have each other’s backs.
* A modern DevOps-focused engineering culture with autonomy and space to innovate
* The opportunity to shape CI/CD foundations for a scaling SaaS product
* Personal development – We support your strengths and give you the space to grow both professionally and personally.
* Responsibility & creative freedom – With us, you’re encouraged to think ahead, contribute ideas, and help shape how we work.
* Feel-good workplace – Enjoy a modern, ergonomic office in the heart of Bad Säckingen, complete with a rooftop terrace, free parking, and plenty of cozy spots to work or relax.
* Team culture that connects – Game nights, hikes, BBQs, Christmas parties & more – we love spending time together beyond work (get a sneak peek on Instagram & Facebook!).
* Flexible working – Thanks to our home-office policy, you stay connected and productive even when working remotely.
* Snacks & soul food – Fresh coffee, fruit, and snacks are always available – plus, you can enjoy free, delicious lunch options from local spots in town.
Ready for the challenge?
Interested in joining our team? Apply directly by clicking the "Apply for this job" button!
Contact person
Do you have any questions? Contact Julia Lüber (Email: career@eschbach.com)!
About us
We, eschbach GmbH with headquaters in Bad Säckingen & eschbach North America Inc. with offices in Boston, USA, help our customers digitally transform their operations by providing them with our Plant Process Management solutions. Our people-centered enterprise platform, Shiftconnector®, is the only software specifically designed for the process industry. For nearly 20 years, we have worked with global leaders in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry to continuously develop more advanced features that are designed for customers who need to optimize operations, ensure safety and increase performance. Since the release of Shiftconnector in 2005, we have been working to lead the industry forward by rethinking how people in process industries communicate, collaborate, manage workflows and drive improvement.