Automation Engineer / Software Tester

SKAN Group; Schweiz; Vor Ort; CHF 85’000 - 110’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in cleanroom technology and automation, SKAN Group, is seeking a Validation Specialist. You will be responsible for testing automation software and creating comprehensive test documentation. The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical engineering or automation, along with relevant industry experience in plant engineering, particularly within the pharmaceutical sector. Join a collaborative environment that values your ideas and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Leistungen

Open and collegial corporate culture

Freedom for ideas

Participation in sports and leisure activities

Promotion through further training

Intensive and job-oriented introduction

5 weeks holidays and additional vacation options

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation required.
• Several years of professional experience in plant engineering, preferably in pharmaceuticals.
• Business fluent in English; German is an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Planning and creation of simulations for PLC control and user interfaces.
• Execution and review of software tests in the prerelease phase.
• GMP-compliant documentation of work performed.

Kenntnisse

Test Environment Management

I&C Technology

Simulation Planning

Control Engineering

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Ausbildung

Uni- / FH- / HF-Degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation

Tools

MS Office

PLC Programming (Siemens, Step 7/TIA)

Jobbeschreibung

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Founded in 1968, SKAN is a pioneer in cleanroom equipment and the development of isolators for the pharmaceutical industry. Innovative products, tailor-made solutions and an effective service organisation have made SKAN a market leader and a key partner to industry and research laboratories.

At SKAN, healthy growth is important to us. We are always looking for talented individuals to fill a wide range of roles. Apply now!

Overview

In order to maintain the quality of the automation software, we are looking for reinforcement for our validation team in Allschwil. The main activities are testing the PLC and SCADA software in accordance with the project-specific documentation and the regulated test procedure. An important role is played by the test environment including simulation, which is also prepared and managed by the department. Programming the PLC or SCADA software is not part of this role, but an understanding of the programming logic and good knowledge of I&C technology is desirable. It is important to us that you work very meticulously, are open to learning new things and are a good communicator who supports the automation team.

Responsibilities

• Planning and creation of simulations for PLC control and user interfaces
• Creation of testing programs & plans
• Creation of test documentation
• Execution and review of software tests – in the prerelease phase
• GMP-compliant documentation of the work performed and summary of the differences encountered
• Acceptance and verification of the SPS code review according to GAMP5
• SCADA review according to 21 CFR Part 11
• Establishment, expansion and further development of our simulation environment (currently WinMOD)
• Virtual commissioning of the system at SKAN
• Support for standardization of processes and systems
• Uni- / FH- / HF-Degree with specialization in electrical engineering or automation
• Several years of professional experience in plant engineering preferably with pharmaceutical background
• Experience in control engineering
• PLC programming knowledge preferably of Siemens (Step 7/TIA) and/or Allen Bradley controllers
• Confident handling of MS-Office and EDP systems
• Business fluent in English; German is an advantage

Softskills

• Precise and careful way of working
• Coordination skills, ability to work under pressure and in a team
• High level of personal responsibility
• Competent and professional appearance

We offer you

• An open and collegial corporate culture
• Freedom for ideas
• Participation in sports and leisure activities
• Promotion through further training, especially atour SKAN Academy
• Intensive and job-oriented introduction
• Short decision-making paths and flat hierarchies
• 5 weeks holidays and the possibility of further holidays

For questions please contactAngelika Läuchli.