Automation Engineer
Project Delivery Partners
- Bern
- Unbefristet
- Vollzeit
The Automation Engineer will manage site-wide automation and manufacturing execution systems (MES), ensuring integration, compliance, and operational excellence in a GMP-regulated environment.Key ResponsibilitiesSystem Integration: Oversee integration of automation systems (PLCs, SCADA, DCS) with digital applications to support production, quality, and data management.Compliance & Validation: Develop specifications, test protocols, and validations in line with GMP and regulatory standards.Operational Support: Monitor, troubleshoot, and support automation systems to maximize uptime and efficiency; provide on-call support on a rotating basis.Risk & Compliance: Proactively identify risks and ensure adherence to GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements.Training & Documentation: Create training materials, deliver staff training, and document system requirements and changes.Collaboration: Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, IT, and Tech Transfer teams to align automation with business needs.Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements to automation systems and processes.Standards & Best Practices: Establish and maintain best practices for development, validation, and system governance.About YouExperience: 4+ years in automation engineering within biopharma or related industries.Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of Siemens and Allen Bradley PLCs, SCADA (Aveva), DCS (DeltaV), OPC connectivity, and data integration with higher-level systems (e.g., Historian, ERP).Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, Biotechnology, or related technical field.Languages: Proficiency in written and spoken English.