Automation & OT Engineer

K-Recruiting Life Sciences; Wallis; Hybrid; CHF 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

K‑Recruiting Life Sciences seeks an Automation Engineer to develop the site's automation strategy and ensure day-to-day reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement of production equipment. The role blends hands-on PLC/SCADA work with GMP/CSV change management on the shop floor.

Based in Wallis, Switzerland, the position is hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) with start 12/10/26 and a 9‑month duration. Lead complex projects and coordinate with manufacturing, QA, and maintenance teams.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in industrial automation within GMP pharma
• Hands-on PLC/SCADA troubleshooting and HMI configuration
• Familiar with GAMP 5 and EU GMP Annex 11 / Part 11
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and ownership

Aufgaben

• Co-develop and support the site's automation strategy
• Manage project pipelines, budgets, CAPEX/OPEX, and lifecycle planning
• Execute daily maintenance for automation hardware (PLCs, HMIs)
• Administer underlying IT infrastructure including Windows Servers and OT network security
• Oversee automation systems for critical fill/finish operations
• Ensure data integrity and CSV compliance
• Draft and update technical docs; support change control and validation
• Maintain backups and disaster-recovery procedures
• Collaborate with manufacturing, QA, and maintenance teams
• Manage vendor SLAs and spare parts; provide on-call support

Kenntnisse

Automation engineering

GMP/CSV knowledge

PLC/SCADA hardware

OT cybersecurity

Leadership / cross-functional

Ausbildung

Degree in Computer Science/Automation/Engineering

Tools

Windows Server

OT security tools

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for an Automation Engineer to develop the site's automation strategy while ensuring the day-to-day reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement of the operational technology running production equipment. Sitting at the intersection of automation engineering and IT operations, this person will lead complex projects and act as the primary technical expert for the shop floor, balancing hands‑on troubleshooting of PLCs and servers with structured, GMP-compliant change management.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-develop and support the site's overall automation strategy


• Manage project pipelines, budgets, CAPEX/OPEX engineering tasks, and end-to-end hardware/software lifecycle planning


• Execute daily maintenance and troubleshooting for automation hardware (HMIs, PLCs)


• Administer underlying IT infrastructure where applicable, including Windows Servers, OS patching, OT network segmentation, and cybersecurity hygiene


• Oversee automation systems for critical fill and finish operations, including filling lines, isolators, freeze dryers, autoclaves, and building utilities


• Ensure strict adherence to cGMP, Data Integrity, and CSV regulations


• Draft and update technical documentation, execute rigorous change control, and support validation activities


• Maintain and regularly test backup/restore and disaster recovery procedures to ensure uptime and validated state of all production equipment


• Partner with manufacturing, QA, and maintenance teams to optimize systems


• Manage vendor SLAs, maintain spare parts inventory, and provide on‑call support for critical system alarms

Your Profile

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Automation, Engineering, or a related technical field


• 5+ years of hands‑on industrial automation or IT experience within a GMP pharma environment, ideally with direct exposure to fill and finish operations


• Strong technical proficiency in automation hardware (PLC & SCADA systems), HMI/SCADA configuration, Windows Server administration, and OT cybersecurity fundamentals


• Proven leadership experience with excellent communication skills, structured problem‑solving under pressure, and a strong ownership mindset


• Deep familiarity with GMP/CSV concepts (GAMP 5, EU GMP Annex 11, 21 CFR Part 11) and modern data integration architecture


• Fluent in English (working language); German is a strong advantage

Requirements:

Start: 12/10/26

Duration: 9 months

Location: 3 days onsite in Wallis, Switzerland & 2 days remote