EI&C Software Applications Engineer - GMP Automation

Panda International; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda International in Switzerland is seeking an EI&C Software Application Engineer to develop, configure, integrate, and maintain automation software within a GMP‑regulated environment.

You will work with DCS, MES, historians, and related systems using VBA, PowerShell, C#, SQL, and Git, supporting testing, commissioning, qualification, deployment, and ongoing improvements while coordinating with Automation, Manufacturing, Validation, Quality, and IT teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Strong IT background with knowledge of software development, databases, networking, and system integrations.
• Experience with automation and manufacturing systems such as DCS, MES, or data historian platforms.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Experience developing software solutions and integrating systems across manufacturing environments.
• Experience with software testing, commissioning, qualification, and deployment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, root cause investigation, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of IT/OT system integration, data exchange, and system interfaces.
• Knowledge of change management and version control.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Fluent English and/or German

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, integrate, and maintain automation and manufacturing software applications.
• Support software testing, commissioning, qualification, deployment, troubleshooting, and application improvements.
• Collaborate with Automation, Manufacturing, Validation, Quality, and IT teams to ensure GMP and data integrity compliance.
• Maintain GxP-compliant engineering documentation and change management records.

Skills

Strong IT background

Analytical thinking

GxP documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

VBA

PowerShell

C#

SQL

Job description

Panda International in Switzerland is seeking an EI&C Software Application Engineer to develop, configure, integrate, and maintain automation software within a GMP‑regulated environment.

You will work with DCS, MES, historians, and related systems using VBA, PowerShell, C#, SQL, and Git, supporting testing, commissioning, qualification, deployment, and ongoing improvements while coordinating with Automation, Manufacturing, Validation, Quality, and IT teams.