Project engineer

Hilcona AG

Hilcona AG

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

Project engineer

To strengthen our engineering team, we are looking for a project engineer who enjoys driving forward challenging investment and optimisation projects in the food production environment. In this role, you will actively design efficient processes, ensure smooth technical workflows and make a significant contribution to the further development of our production departments. You will work closely with interdisciplinary teams, take responsibility from analysis to implementation and make a direct contribution to the high quality and performance of our supply chain

Contract type

Permanent

Workload

100%

Working time model

Target-oriented working time

Start of employment

as of now

Hilcona AG

Bendererstrasse 21
9494 Schaan

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Language

German

What we offer

Work-life balance

We offer 5.5 to 6 weeks' holiday, flexible working hours and predictable assignments (at least three weeks’ advance notice). We also offer you the opportunity to buy additional holidays or work part-time. There are no company holidays – you plan your holiday individually with your line manager and team.

Catering

Catering is very important to us: enjoy discounts on your lunch in our break rooms, free fruit and promotions such as free chestnuts, ice cream or smoothies. High-quality products at greatly reduced prices are available in our outlet.

Mobility

Benefit from ideal public transport connections (bus stop in front of Hilcona), attractive ticket subsidies, ample parking for cars, e-bikes and scooters as well as a tool station for bicycle repairs – for sustainable and carefree travelling.

Professional development opportunities

Expand your knowledge with extensive training programmes, high-quality courses at the Coop Training Centre and a wide range of personal development opportunities.

Health

Your well-being matters to us: Benefit from our health management, company doctor, rewards for reliability, exclusive employee discounts in Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Vorarlberg, as well as subsidized fitness subscriptions—for health and leisure fun!

Company events

Experience unforgettable moments at our end-of-year parties or at interdepartmental sports events – celebrate and socialise together.

Fair wages and social benefits

Secure your future with our exceptionally generous pension scheme, receive anniversary bonuses and attractive rewards for employee referrals. We pay two-thirds of your pension fund contributions and cancel the coordination deduction – your full salary is insured even if you work part-time.

Family-friendly employer

Organise your working hours flexibly with part-time models and/or sabbatical options; wear professional work clothes and experience an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued and encouraged.

Your tasks

  • Project management and realisation of selected engineering projects in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
  • Analysing problems, developing proposed solutions and supporting implementation measures
  • Contact person for continuous improvement processes in the supply chain area
  • Responsible for planning through to realisation of projects (budget, quality, timing)

What you bring with you

  • Degree in mechanical engineering, process engineering or process technology
  • Sound experience as a project manager for technical investment projects and optimisation of flow processes, preferably in the food or consumer goods industry
  • Good user knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
  • Ideally very good written and spoken German and English skills
  • Resilient and flexible personality with great initiative and assertiveness

Any more questions?
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Sarah Anderes
HR Business Partner

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This is what our application process looks like:

Thank you for your application! We have received your documents and will get back to you as soon as possible.

We would like to get to know you and your motivation better in the first introductory meeting – let us have a relaxed chat and find out together whether we are a good match.

In the second interview, we will get to know each other better and talk about your skills and the next steps at our company – we look forward to continuing our dialogue with you. For some positions, an assessment may still be required - if this is the case, you will be informed in good time.

Congratulations, you have won us over and we you! We are now finalising the process and look forward to welcoming you to our team soon.