Automation OT Technician

Experis; Neuenburg; On-site; CHF 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis, a global IT staffing leader, seeks an IT/OT coordinator for Neuchâtel. You will support IT/OT activities, coordinate changes, and work with Manufacturing, Process Engineering and Validation teams to ensure compliant solutions in a GMP environment.

Key tasks include patching Windows and application updates, data management with OPC UA, and documenting functional and design specifications. A background in industrial IT/automation with 2–3 years in pharma/chemical/food is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in pharmaceutical/chemical/food industry
• Knowledge of GMP environment and change management/validation process
• Good experience with the Microsoft tools
• Experience with patching processes (Windows & Application updates, including assessment and testing)
• Experience with Data management and layers (OPC UA)
• Experience in writing functional and design specifications
• Knowledge of databases management and rules (Oracle and MS SQL)

Responsibilities

• Find appropriate solutions to meet the user requirements from technical
• Identify priorities in collaboration with superior and users
• Preparing the final technical documentation
• Review and approval of documentation
• Challenge oriented, able to work autonomously
• Providing support in case of audits

Skills

OT/IT coordination

Windows patching

OPC UA

Data management

Documentation

Education

Industrial IT/Automation OT degree (CFC or ES Technician) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft tools

SQL databases (Oracle, MS SQL)

Job description

Experis® is a global leader in IT professional resourcing, permanent recruitment, project solutions, and managed services. With over 25 years of experience in Switzerland and offices in Zürich, Basel, and Geneva, we connect top IT talent with leading companies. Our mission is to help professionals unlock their potential and thrive in dynamic, future-ready careers.

General Information:

Start Date: 04.01.2027

End Date: 31.12.2027 (extension is possible)

Location: Neuchatel

Languages:French (Fluent);English (Technical skill)

Job Function and Description

IT/OT activities, Coordination, Investigation

Critical / Key skills:

• Industrial IT/Automation OT degree (CFC or ES Technician) or equivalent
• Preferably 2-3 years of experience in pharmaceutical/chemical/ food industry
• Knowledge of GMP environment and required change management/validation process
• Good experience with the Microsoft tools
• Experience with patching processes (Windows & Application updates, including assessment and testing)
• Experience with Data management and layers (OPC UA)
• Experience in writing functional and design specifications
• Dynamic and willing character with a strong team spirit
• Technical curiosity and ability to learn and share skills
• Methodical and rigorous in work with an ability to analyse / solve problems
• Knowledge and use of standard IT tools

A plus would be:

• Experience with cybersecurity management
• Experience with networks (routing, subnets, VLANs, firewall rules, ...) and industrial networks (Ethernet
  IP)
• Experience with Linux (OS & applications updates and support)
• Knowledge of Automation OT software and tools (SCADA, HMI, communication protocols)
• Knowledge of databases management and rules (Oracle and MS SQL)

Complexity and Problem Solving

• Find appropriate solutions to meet the user requirements from technical
• Identify priorities in collaboration with superior and users

Internal and External Contacts

• IT department contacts
• Manufacturing contacts
• Process/Site Engineering contacts
• Validations contacts
• Quality contacts
• Suppliers contacts
• Quality contacts
• Supplier contacts

Other Job Requirements

Routine activities:

• Providing technical support for the OT infrastructure

Working with multi-disciplinary teams:

• Working closely with the Change Control owner to implement requirements
• Preparing the final technical documentation
• Review and approval of documentation
• Challenge oriented, able to work autonomously
• Providing support in case of audits

For this position we can only consider applicants with a Swiss work permit or a Swiss/EU passport.