EI&C Software Application Engineer

Proclinical; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Proclinical is seeking an EI&C Software Application Engineer in Switzerland for a contract role. You will develop, configure, and maintain automation software for pharmaceutical manufacturing, integrating DCS, MES, data historians, and related systems.

You will design specifications, support IT/OT interfaces, and perform testing, commissioning, and deployment while ensuring GxP compliance and cybersecurity alignment. Fluency in English and/or German is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in automation, electrical engineering, computer science, information technology, or related discipline.
• Strong IT background with software development, databases, networking, and system integrations.
• Experience with DCS, MES, or data historian platforms.
• Proficiency in VBA, PowerShell, C, and SQL.
• Experience in GMP-regulated environments and creating GxP documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and maintain automation and manufacturing software applications.
• Design, implement, and integrate solutions with DCS, MES, historians, databases, and related systems.
• Create and maintain software using VBA, PowerShell, C, SQL, and Git-based version control.

Skills

VBA

PowerShell

C

SQL

Software development

GxP familiarity

Bilingual English/German

Education

Automation Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Information Technology

Related discipline

Tools

DeltaV

Syncade

PI System

Data historian platforms

Job description

Ready to build and support the software systems that power cutting-edge pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing?

Proclinical is seeking an EI&C Software Application Engineer for a contract role based in Switzerland. In this position, you will play a key role in developing, configuring, and maintaining automation and manufacturing software applications. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects in the cardiovascular and CMO industry.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location or hold an EU passport.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, configure, and maintain automation and manufacturing software applications.
• Design, implement, and integrate solutions connected to DCS, MES, historians, databases, and related manufacturing systems.
• Create and maintain software solutions using technologies such as VBA, PowerShell, C, SQL, and Git-based version control systems.
• Prepare software design specifications, functional specifications, and other engineering documentation in compliance with GMP and company standards.
• Support system interfaces, data exchange, and integration between OT and IT platforms.
• Execute software testing, commissioning, qualification, and deployment activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software and system issues through root cause analysis.
• Maintain and enhance existing applications to improve reliability, performance, and user experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Automation, Manufacturing, Validation, Quality, and IT, throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, data integrity, and change management requirements.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Strong IT background with expertise in software development, databases, networking, and system integrations.
• Experience with automation and manufacturing systems such as DCS, MES, or data historian platforms.
• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages, including VBA, PowerShell, C, and SQL.
• -Understanding of software lifecycle management and application support.
• Experience working in GMP-regulated environments and creating GxP-compliant documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English and/or German.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences manufacturing.
• Knowledge of DeltaV, Syncade, PI System, or similar industrial software platforms.
• Familiarity with software validation (CSV-CSA methodologies) and data integrity requirements.
• Understanding of OT infrastructure and cybersecurity principles.