EI&C Software Application Engineer: GMP IT/OT Automation

SGI; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SGI is seeking an EI&C Software Application Engineer for an on-site, 12-month contract in Visp, Switzerland. The role combines software development, automation, IT/OT integration, and application support in a highly regulated GMP/GxP environment.

You will design, develop, test, and deploy automation software connected to DCS, MES, and data historians, using VBA, PowerShell, C#, and SQL, with Git version control. Collaboration across multiple teams is essential to success.

Qualifications

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or a related discipline.
• Strong IT background covering software development, databases, networking, and system integration.
• Experience with industrial automation/manufacturing systems such as DCS, MES, or data historian platforms.
• Programming/scripting knowledge in VBA, PowerShell, C#, and SQL.
• Understanding of software lifecycle management and application support.
• Previous experience within a GMP-regulated environment, including GxP-compliant documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, maintain, and enhance automation and manufacturing software applications.
• Design and integrate solutions connected to DCS, MES, data historians, databases, and other manufacturing systems.
• Develop software and scripts using VBA, PowerShell, C#, and SQL, with Git-based version control.
• Create software design specifications, functional specifications, and engineering documentation in line with GMP/GxP requirements.
• Support interfaces and data exchange between OT and IT systems.
• Perform software testing, commissioning, qualification, and deployment.
• Troubleshoot software and system issues and participate in root cause analysis.
• Improve existing applications to increase reliability, performance, and usability.
• Collaborate across Automation, Manufacturing, Validation, Quality, and IT teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, data integrity, change management, and validation requirements.

Skills

Software Development

C#

PowerShell

VBA

SQL

IT/OT Integration

DCS

MES

DeltaV

Syncade

PI System

GxP

GMP

CSV/CSA

System Testing

Commissioning

Troubleshooting

Git

Education

Degree in Automation Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or IT

Tools

DCS

MES

DeltaV

Syncade

PI System

Job description

SGI is seeking an EI&C Software Application Engineer for an on-site, 12-month contract in Visp, Switzerland. The role combines software development, automation, IT/OT integration, and application support in a highly regulated GMP/GxP environment.

You will design, develop, test, and deploy automation software connected to DCS, MES, and data historians, using VBA, PowerShell, C#, and SQL, with Git version control. Collaboration across multiple teams is essential to success.