Automation Engineer

Design, program, test and commission industrial automation systems within highly regulated environments (GMP, GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11).

• Programming, configuration and modification of industrial PLC systems →
  Siemens, Rockwell / Allen-Bradley (nice to have: Schneider, Beckhoff, Codesys)
• Development, implementation and maintenance of SCADA / HMI supervision systems → WinCC (TIA Portal), WinCC OA, Factory Talk View, Ignition, or equivalent platforms
• Drafting and reviewing functional and technical documentation (URS, FDS, SDS, FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ protocols)
• Participation in FAT, SAT, commissioning and qualification phases (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Providing Level 2/3 technical support to production and maintenance teams
• Ensuring strict compliance with GMP, GAMP 5, data integrity principles (ALCOA+) and OT cybersecurity requirements
• Monitoring technological developments in PLC, SCADA and IIoT solutions within the pharmaceutical industry

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Industrial IT (HES/EPF or equivalent)
• 3–8 years of experience in PLC/SCADA programming within an industrial environment (pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience strongly preferred)
• Strong hands‑on expertise with Siemens or Rockwell automation platforms
• Solid experience with SCADA systems (WinCC, Factory Talk View, Ignition or equivalent)
• Good understanding of GMP / GAMP 5 practices – a major asset
• Familiarity with equipment qualification and validation processes (FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ)
• Professional English (spoken and written);
  German is a plus
• Team-oriented, rigorous, autonomous, and comfortable working in multidisciplinary project environments