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Automation Engineer

Lucerne Interim View Job Description
The Automation Engineer is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and optimizing automation systems such as DeltaV, PAS-X, and SCADA within a GMP-regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The role also involves supporting technology transfers, system qualifications, troubleshooting complex production issues, and driving continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives to enhance manufacturing performance.

Added 30/10/2026

  • Prestigious pharmaceutical company
  • Temporary 12 month contract with option to extend

About Our Client

The organisation operates in the Life Science industry in Luzern.

Job Description

  • Inspire Diversity and Inclusion - building effective working relationships within a cross-functional team across different cultures and backgrounds.
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for the implementation of control strategies for new equipment to enhance manufacturing processes in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment.
  • Implement innovative technologies, software, control strategies, and instruments to streamline processes and reduce the effort involved in manufacturing and administrative processes.
  • Provide key automation support for various manufacturing systems such as DCS (DeltaV), MES(PAS-X), SCADA (Ignition), and OEM systems.
  • Support and/or Direct Continuous Improvement projects with automation review of equipment specifications, P&IDs, and System Life Cycle documentation.
  • Responsible for troubleshooting challenging equipment/automation issues to improve manufacturing performance (e.g. yield improvements, etc.), changes to support new products, and maintaining the automation systems in compliance with cGMP.
  • Transfer of Process Technologies from early-stage pipeline facilities and drive to GMP Operational Status, and support line of sight to commercial supply.
  • Lead automation related investigations into deviations and implement corrective actions.
  • Working with external companies, organizing spare parts and service visits.
  • Supporting the qualification of new systems. Write, review, and/or execute test documents.
  • Collaborates within the Operations, Quality, Validation and Technical organizations to resolve complex problems.
  • Participate and actively support Digital Transformation initiatives involving system integrations, data connectivity, data analysis/modelling, validation methods and value-based optimization of manufacturing via process control system.
  • Limited off shift work may be required to meet project, operations, and qualification needs.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Science discipline or equivalent practical experience of at least 5 years of experience in automation controls.
  • Thorough knowledge of computer validation/SDLC requirements and automation change control procedures. (e.g., GAMP 5)
  • Effective oral / written communication skills in English (C1).
  • Proven experience with DeltaV Batch design, implementation and test, including the ISA S95 and S88.
  • Proven experience in DeltaV control strategy/Recipe implementation and administration for process equipment like Cytiva AktaRDY, AktaRDY XL, Sartorius Resolute BioSMB 80/350.
  • At least 3 years of experience in Automation or Engineering function for Biologics, Food, Medical Devices, or pharmaceutical industries.
  • Proven experience with development and implementation of industrial controls such as DCS (Delta V), MES (PAS-X), Historian (PI).
  • I/O Networking experience (i.e. Ethernet/IP, OPC, Profinet, and ModBus protocols) is advantageous.
  • Basic knowledge and/or working with an MES system (PAS-X, Syncade, Ignition MES) is advantageous.
  • Commissioning and qualification, test protocol development and execution in Kneat eVal.

What's on Offer

Interested?
I look forward to your application.

Quote job ref
JN-102026-7137714

Job summary

Job Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Automation / Mechatronics / Robotics
Industry
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Where
Lucerne
Contract Type
Interim
Job Reference
JN-102026-7137714

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