MES Automation Engineer: Syncade Specialist (Biopharma)

Coopers Group AG; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Coopers Group is seeking an Automation Engineer to lead MES/Syncade initiatives on-site in Valais, Switzerland. This contractor role focuses on delivering MES packages, configuring eBRs, and supporting GMP-compliant processes across design, testing, validation, and production support.

You will collaborate across engineering, validation, quality, and operations, ensuring timely, compliant delivery while driving continuous improvements in automation and digitalization within a biopharma setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Hands-on experience with Emerson Syncade MES
• Experience developing, configuring, and troubleshooting Electronic Batch Records (eBR)
• Solid understanding of GMP-regulated manufacturing environments
• Experience with MES implementation and manufacturing operations support
• Strong knowledge of P&ID interpretation and CIP/SIP process mapping
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of MES and automation work packages throughout the project lifecycle
• Participate in process design, configuration, testing, commissioning, qualification, and production support activities
• Collaborate with engineering, automation, validation, quality, and operations teams to ensure project execution
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality, compliance, and timeline expectations
• Design, configure, test, deploy, and maintain Electronic Batch Records (eBR) using Emerson Syncade
• Perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and system enhancements under change control procedures
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), commissioning, qualification, and go-live activities
• Provide ongoing production support and continuous system improvements
• Review and interpret P&IDs and analyze CIP/SIP processes
• Communicate effectively with process engineers and equipment owners to implement manufacturing requirements
• Prepare, review, and maintain GMP-compliant documentation (eBRs, FS, SOPs, Validation Docs, Test Scripts, Work Instructions)

Job description

Coopers Group is seeking an Automation Engineer to lead MES/Syncade initiatives on-site in Valais, Switzerland. This contractor role focuses on delivering MES packages, configuring eBRs, and supporting GMP-compliant processes across design, testing, validation, and production support.

You will collaborate across engineering, validation, quality, and operations, ensuring timely, compliant delivery while driving continuous improvements in automation and digitalization within a biopharma setting.