Automation Engineer & Technical Lead - Biotech/Pharma

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CHF 110,000 - 150,000

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3 days ago
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Job summary

Ekium Switzerland seeks an Automation Engineer / Technical Leader to shape automation projects in biotech and pharma sectors. You will lead design studies, code automation systems, and ensure testing and commissioning meet client specs.

Strong PLC/DCS experience and English proficiency are essential. The role requires guiding engineers, defining coding standards, and coordinating with clients across fixed-price projects in demanding environments.

Qualifications

  • Holds a Federal VET Diploma in Automation Engineering or equivalent.
  • At least 5 years’ automation experience on fixed-price projects.
  • Strong PLC programming and DCS knowledge; able to work in demanding environments.

Responsibilities

  • Analyse and understand client specifications and technical constraints.
  • Lead design studies and implement automation systems.
  • Write general and detailed functional specifications.
  • Define and maintain programming standards within the team.
  • Develop and supervise automation systems (including coding).
  • Set up and validate testing methods and write test protocols.
  • Manage acceptance and commissioning phases with the client.
  • Provide technical supervision to engineers and technicians as needed.
  • Participate in client commissioning and produce meeting minutes.

Skills

PLC programming
DCS systems knowledge
Technical English

Education

Federal VET Diploma in Automation Engineering
Industrial computing / Electrical engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC
Schneider PLC
Rockwell PLC
Aveva System Platform
WinCC
Ifix

Job description

Ekium Switzerland seeks an Automation Engineer / Technical Leader to shape automation projects in biotech and pharma sectors. You will lead design studies, code automation systems, and ensure testing and commissioning meet client specs.

Strong PLC/DCS experience and English proficiency are essential. The role requires guiding engineers, defining coding standards, and coordinating with clients across fixed-price projects in demanding environments.

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