Pharma Automation Engineer - GMP & PLC Expert

Bracco Suisse SA; Plan-les-Ouates; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bracco Suisse SA, based in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, is seeking an Automation Specialist to ensure the availability, reliability, performance and compliance of computerized production systems and industrial automation platforms within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

You will support operations, lead improvement projects, and drive digitalization initiatives, reporting to the Maintenance & Engineering Manager. Strong English and French skills are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or another highly regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation systems, including Siemens S7 PLCs, TIA Portal and SCADA systems (iFIX/FIX32).
• Familiarity with industrial IT infrastructure, including networks, Windows domains, servers and VMware environments.
• A rigorous, quality-driven and compliance-oriented mindset.
• A proactive attitude, flexibility and strong teamwork skills.
• Command of French and English; Italian is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain computerized systems in accordance with GMP guidelines.
• Administer the site’s industrial IT and production networks.
• Ensure the administration and lifecycle management of production equipment computerized systems.
• Review audit trails and support compliance activities.
• Lead and participate in IT, automation and industrial digitalization projects.
• Maintain technical documentation and quality procedures related to computerized systems and networks.
• Act as the local technical interface with corporate IT, telecom and automation stakeholders.
• Provide expertise on PLCs, servers, vision systems, printing systems and industrial software platforms.
• Manage maintenance contracts related to computerized systems.

Skills

Industrial automation

Siemens S7 PLCs

TIA Portal

SCADA (iFIX/FIX32)

Industrial IT infrastructure

Quality/compliance mindset

Teamwork

Education

Automation/Electrical/Electronics engineering degree

Regulated/pharma environment experience

Tools

Windows Server

VMware

Windows Domains

Job description

Bracco Suisse SA, based in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, is seeking an Automation Specialist to ensure the availability, reliability, performance and compliance of computerized production systems and industrial automation platforms within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

You will support operations, lead improvement projects, and drive digitalization initiatives, reporting to the Maintenance & Engineering Manager. Strong English and French skills are required.