Equipment and Automation Engineer

SHL Medical AG; Zug; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid working policy

Modern facilities

Job summary

SHL Medical AG in Zug seeks an experienced Operations Automation Engineer to drive and support manufacturing automation for complex mechatronic systems at our state-of-the-art facility. You will work with production, IT, and quality teams to ensure reliable, compliant operations across core processes.

You will lead technology transfer for new automated systems, implement digital monitoring, and explore Industry 4.0 solutions while maintaining a strong focus on efficiency, safety, and continuous

Qualifications

• 4+ years of equipment or automation engineering experience in medical device or industrial setting.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• CAD proficiency for complex mechatronic systems design/optimization.
• Knowledge of control architectures and associated languages.
• Experience with industrial software systems (SCADA, MES).
• Familiarity with IoT and Industry 4.0 technologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary SME for site-wide industrial automation and equipment projects.
• Improve digital system reliability to meet customer, business and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and support troubleshooting and issue resolution of critical production systems to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with local/global IT and digital systems teams for a global approach.
• Manage technology transfer of new automated systems into mass production.
• Participate on project teams to start up new facilities, equipment, or processes.
• Identify and evaluate new manufacturing systems and software for next-gen production.
• Promote use of new technologies and maintain high technical expertise.
• Collaborate with production, machine builders, process development and quality teams on improvements.

Skills

English & German

Mechanical CAD

Automation engineering

SCADA/MES

IoT / Industry 4.0

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SCADA software

MES systems

Job description

About SHL Medical

SHL Medical is a world-leading provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced self-injection devices. With a global team of 6,000 employees, we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to deliver innovative autoinjectors, pen injectors, and other drug delivery systems that ensure effective treatment for patients. Headquartered in Switzerland since 2018, with key operations in Sweden, Taiwan, and the US, we are united by a commitment to innovation, impact, and growth. Together, we empower our people to develop solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of patients while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace for our colleagues.

Job Overview

This role is embedded in the Operations Engineering Team within our Global Operations Engineering Department at our new state-of-the-art device manufacturing facility and HQ in Zug, Switzerland. Together with the rest of your team, you will drive and support manufacturing automation, with a particular focus on hardware and software of complex automated mechatronic production systems.

Main Responsibilities

• Primary SME for driving and supporting site-wide industrial automation and equipment projects
• Improve digital system reliability for the core processes to meet all customer, business & regulatory requirements
• Lead & support troubleshooting and issue resolution of critical production systems to minimize unplanned downtime
• Work with the local and global IT and digital systems teams to drive towards a global approach
• Manage technology transfer (receiver function) of new automated systems and processes into mass production
• Participate as a critical team member on project teams to start up new facilities, equipment, or processes
• Support the identification of novel manufacturing systems and software for next gen manufacturing systems
• Promote use of new technologies and industry-leading trends. Provide highest level of technical expertise
• Collaborate closely with production teams, machine builders, process/product development groups, and the quality department on performance/process improvements, troubleshooting, and critical event response
• Architect and drive implementation of our local data monitoring and visualization approach
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in equipment or automation engineering, preferably in a medical device or industrial setting
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent education/experience required
• Mechanical design / CAD proficiency and experience with designing and/or optimizing complex mechatronic systems
• Knowledge of common control and system architectures and associated languages
• Experience implementing and troubleshooting industrial software systems (SCADA, MES, etc.)
• Familiarity with the latest automation technologies (IoT, industry 4.0, etc.)
• Effective analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English & German, both written and spoken, is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
• Effective analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent intercultural and interdisciplinary communication skills
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and focus on efficiency, effectiveness and cost
• Passionate & committed self-starter with “can do” attitude, team player and taking responsibility to get the job done
• Fluency in Mandarin, both written and spoken, is preferred.

We Offer

• Challenging assignments in a fast-growing and innovative industry.
• A multicultural team and modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies.
• A place where we take pride in the inclusive and collaborative environment we have built - one where a true sense of belonging fosters meaningful exchange and shared growth.
• Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization.
• Flexible hours and hybrid working policy.

Please note: We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.