Automation Technician

Grifols; Düdingen; Vor Ort; CHF 95.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

No shift work

Zusammenfassung

Grifols is seeking an Automation Technician in Switzerland (Düdingen) to support manufacturing engineering and production equipment. You will manage equipment lifecycles, troubleshoot filling lines, and lead technical activities with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, reliable operations.

Responsibilities include maintenance planning, system qualification, FAT/SAT participation, and documentation. You will apply cGMP, GMP practices, and Good Engineering Practices while coordinating with

Qualifikationen

• Apprenticeship in automation/electrical/mechatronics.
• Fluent English; mother language German or French with knowledge of other languages.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering and production equipment in pharma/diagnostics/biomedical.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes, equipment, and automated systems.
• Knowledge of cGMP, GMP documentation, and GMP practices.
• Experience coordinating maintenance and external service providers.
• Experience participating in equipment implementation, qualification, validation, and CI projects.
• Knowledge of Cognex In-Sight, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, Zenon.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Aufgaben

• Provide technical expertise for troubleshooting manufacturing processes, equipment, and facilities.
• Propose improvements and provide technical guidance to production teams.
• Serve as SME for modification, optimization, and lifecycle maintenance of hardware and software systems.
• Maintain and monitor the lifecycle of production equipment.
• Ensure compliance and proper integration of cGMP, internal policies, safety, hygiene and environmental standards; maintain records.
• Ensure reliable and fault-free operation of filling lines.
• Organize and supervise maintenance, servicing, and calibration activities with internal or external vendors.
• Perform system weakness analysis and implement corrective measures.
• Support continuous improvement of systems and equipment performance, efficiency and compliance.
• Analyze error messages and alarms and independently implement corrective actions.
• Contribute to resolution of production incidents and technical issues.
• Participate in FAT, commissioning, SAT, and system qualification/validation activities.
• Manage technical documentation, including test protocols and reports.
• Coordinate design, testing, qualification, and validation with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Monitor project progress and support engineering projects within timelines and budget.
• Provide support in other business needs as required.

Kenntnisse

Fluent English

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Ausbildung

Apprenticeship in Automation/Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

Cognex In-Sight

Studio 5000

Factory Talk

Zenon

Jobbeschreibung

Automation Technician

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma‑derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

About The Role

As an Automation Technician, you will be responsible for all aspects related to manufacturing engineering and production equipment at Medion Grifols Diagnostics AG. This includes managing the equipment lifecycle, supporting production, ensuring the reliable and fault‑free operation of filling lines, and leading technical activities such as troubleshooting, maintenance, continuous improvement, and the implementation of new equipment and systems in compliance with cGMP, Good Engineering Practices, and internal standards. The role operates in close collaboration with cross‑functional teams, including Production, Quality, Engineering, sister companies, external service providers, and equipment suppliers. You will contribute to both operational and project‑based activities while supporting efficient, compliant, and reliable manufacturing operations.

What Your Responsibilities Will Be

• Provide technical expertise for troubleshooting manufacturing processes, equipment, and facilities.
• Propose improvements and provide technical guidance to production teams.
• Serve as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the modification, optimization, and lifecycle maintenance of existing hardware and software systems.
• Maintain and monitor the lifecycle of production equipment.
• Ensure compliance and proper integration of cGMP, internal policies, safety, hygiene and environmental standards as well as Good Engineering Practices into all activities. Maintain accurate records.
• Ensure reliable and fault‑free operation of filling lines.
• Organize and supervise maintenance, servicing, and calibration activities performed internally or by external vendors.
• Perform system weakness analysis and implement corrective measures.
• Support the continuous improvement of systems and equipment performance, efficiency, and compliance.
• Analyze error messages and alarms and independently implement corrective actions in compliance with regulations.
• Contribute to the timely and effective resolution of production incidents and technical issues.
• Actively contribute to all project phases, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), commissioning, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and system qualification and validation activities.
• Manage technical documentation, including test protocols and reports.
• Coordinate design, testing, qualification, and validation activities with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Monitor project progress, support the successful implementation of engineering projects, ensuring timelines and budget adherence.
• Provide support in other areas as required by business needs.

Who You Are

• Apprenticeship as an Automation-, Electrical-, Mechatronics Technician, or a related technical discipline.
• Fluent English is required. Mother language either German or French with good knowledge of other languages.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering and production equipment, preferably within the pharmaceutical, diagnostics, biotechnology, or medical device industry.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes, equipment, and automated systems.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements, GMP documentation, Good Engineering Practices, and manufacturing regulations.
• Experience coordinating maintenance, servicing, calibration, and external service providers.
• Experience participating in equipment implementation, qualification, validation, and continuous improvement projects.
• Knowledge of Cognex In‑Sight, Studio 5000, Factory Talk and Zenon.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to independently analyze technical issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams, suppliers, and external partners.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and project timelines.
• Proactive, reliable, and committed to maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to work in an innovative and highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• A collaborative, cross‑functional workplace where you will work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and external partners.
• The opportunity to contribute to equipment lifecycle management, continuous improvement initiatives, and the implementation of new technologies.
• A role with broad technical responsibility and exposure to both operational support and engineering projects.
• Professional development opportunities within an international organization committed to quality, innovation, and operational excellence.
• No shift work.

Location

EMEA : Switzerland : Düdingen

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