Automation Engineer - Pharma​/MedTech

Location Switzerland (various project locations)
Company Fortil Switzerland

Employment Type

Full-time

About us Fortil is a fast-growing engineering and consulting firm with a mission to drive innovation and excellence across technical industries. In Switzerland, we partner with leading companies in the construction, infrastructure, energy, and industrial sectors to support them in delivering high-impact and complex projects. Our team is made up of talented, entrepreneurial engineers who thrive in dynamic environments and value purpose-driven work.

Position Overview We are looking for a skilled Automation Engineer to join our Swiss team and contribute to high-tech projects in the medical field. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience programming automation systems, particularly Rockwell and / or Siemens PLCs, and is passionate about advancing life sciences through innovative engineering solutions.

Your Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize automation solutions for systems used in Pharma, Med Tech, Biotech, or Medical Devices
• Program and troubleshoot Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) and / or Siemens PLCs and HMI systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including process, validation, and quality engineers
• Support installation, commissioning, and qualification of automated systems
• Maintain documentation in compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement and digitalization initiative

• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation, ideally in regulated environments (pharma, biotech, Med Tech, or medical devices)
• Strong programming skills in Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) and / or Siemens PLCs
• Experience in GMP-compliant environments and system validation is a strong asset
• Project management experience is a plus
• Knowledge of or interest in robotics is a plus
• Fluent in English, German and / or French is an advantage
• Willingness to travel within Switzerland for on-site project support

• Work on innovative projects at the forefront of life sciences and healthcare
• Join a collaborative and expert team within a fast-growing international group
• Personalized career development and continuous technical training