Automation Project Engineer

Company: Inova

Work Model: Predominantly on-site

Start Date: September 2026

Inova is a Swiss consulting and engineering firm supporting life sciences and industrial companies with expertise in engineering, automation, quality, compliance, and digital transformation.

We are looking for an experienced Industrial Automation Project Engineer to support a major industrial project in the Swiss German Area
. Work language is German.

You will take ownership of automation and instrumentation activities from Detailed Design through installation and commissioning
, working closely with engineering teams, contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.

The role combines automation, instrumentation & control, electrical engineering, process safety, and IT/OT
, with a strong focus on practical field execution and commissioning.

• Develop and maintain MSRL / instrumentation and control lists
• Prepare and review functional descriptions and Cause & Effect diagrams
• Support the plant automation concept and architecture
• Specify and assess instrumentation, control devices, and valves
• Review P&IDs, process diagrams, and electrical schematics
• Ensure alignment between process, automation, instrumentation, and electrical design
• Support process risk assessments, SIL, and Performance Level (PL) requirements
• Review and challenge solutions from engineering partners and contractors
• Coordinate installation, contractors, and commissioning activities
• Perform functional checks, troubleshooting, and field support
• Ensure compliance with applicable IT/OT and automation standards

• Professional proficiency in German and English
• Degree in Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering
  , or similar
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation or plant engineering
• Strong experience with instrumentation, MSRL, P&IDs, and field engineering
• Good knowledge of SIL / PL and process safety principles
• Ability to read electrical schematics
• Experience with installation, commissioning, and contractor coordination
• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, SIMATIC S7, and/or WinCC is a strong advantage
• Knowledge of AutoCAD 2D / P& is desirable
• Background in food, chemical, pharmaceutical, or process industries preferred
• Spray drying or brownfield project experience is an additional asset
• Autonomous, structured, hands-on, and solution-oriented
• Available for a predominantly on-site assignment in the Swiss German Area

• Take ownership of a key industrial automation project
• Work from engineering design through commissioning
• Combine technical design with hands-on field activities
• Join a dynamic Swiss engineering team with strong technical expertise

Inova is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.