Project Manager/ Automation Engineer

ITech Consult AG; Kaiseraugst; Presencial; CHF 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

ITech Consult AG in Kaiseraugst is seeking a Project Manager/Automation Engineer (m/f/d) for a large pharmaceutical client. The role combines project leadership with hands-on automation engineering, focusing on highly automated production facilities.

You will manage automation projects across all phases, ensure GMP/GAMP compliance, and collaborate with internal and external teams. Fluency in German is required.

Qualificações

• Completed vocational training or studies in automation/electrical/computer engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in production automation, preferably pharmaceutical.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and GAMP.
• Excellent German; English and French a plus.
• Willingness to work in an agile, self-organized environment.

Responsabilidades

• Process and system support for highly automated production facilities connected with IT/OT.
• Independent planning, control and execution of automation projects across all phases with responsibility for milestones and quality.
• Create business cases and monitor CAPEX/project budgets plus resource planning.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary teams including internal, external staff, partners and suppliers.
• Support definition and initiation of investment projects with cost estimates and schedules.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation measures per PM standards.
• Provide transparent reporting and progress updates to stakeholders and steering committees.
• Analyze and optimize processes to increase production efficiency.
• Support GMP and SHE audits and inspections.

Conhecimentos

Teamwork & collaboration

Communication skills

Agile mindset

Formação académica

Vocational training / degree in automation or electrical/computer engineering

Ferramentas

Siemens S7

TIA Portal

WinCC

GMP/GAMP experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Project:

For our client, a large pharmaceutical company based in Kaiseraugst, we are looking for a Project Manager/Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

The ideal candidate will have completed vocational training or a degree in automation, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field. At least five years of professional experience in production automation, ideally within the pharmaceutical industry, is required, as well as sound knowledge of GMP and GAMP regulations. In addition, in-depth user knowledge of Siemens S7, TIA Portal, and WinCC automation software, along with experience with IT/OT systems, is essential. Beyond technical expertise, the ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, be a team player, and have excellent communication and coordination abilities, enabling confident interaction with stakeholders at all levels. A willingness to work in an agile and self-organized environment is required. Fluency in German is mandatory; additional knowledge of English and French is advantageous.

Main tasks and areas of responsibility:

• Process and system support: Support for production facilities with a very high degree of automation, which are strongly networked with each other and with higher-level ITOT systems.
• Holistic project management: Independent planning, control and execution of automation projects across all project phases – with full responsibility for technical solutions, quality, milestones, deadlines and timely resolution of showstoppers.
• Financial and resource management: Creation of business cases, support of CAPEX/project budget requests and continuous monitoring of the budget according to current forecast and reporting processes; including needs-based resource planning.
• Team leadership and collaboration: Coordination and management of interdisciplinary teams comprised of internal and external employees, as well as partners and suppliers.
• Consulting and strategy: Proactively supporting production companies in defining and initiating investment projects, including cost estimates, schedules, and evaluation of new technologies.
• Risk and quality management: Early identification of project risks, development of effective measures to minimize risks, and consistent adherence to project management methods and standards.
• Stakeholder management and reporting: Transparent information flow as well as ongoing reporting and progress monitoring using clear metrics to stakeholders and steering committees.
• Process optimization and operational support: Successful project engineering to support production operations, as well as continuous analysis and optimization of existing processes to increase efficiency.
• Compliance and audits: Active support during audits and inspections by internal departments and authorities in the GMP and SHE environment.

Must Haves:

• Completed vocational training or studies as a technician / engineer in the field of automation, electrical engineering, computer engineering or similar.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in the field of production automation, preferably with a pharmaceutical background.
• Very good user knowledge of automation software from Siemens S7, TIA, WinCC
• Solid experience in the GMP and GAMP environment
• Strong social skills, teamwork skills and excellent communication and coordination skills, also in dealing with stakeholders and at all levels
• Willingness to work in an agile, self-organized work environment
• Excellent German skills are required; knowledge of English and French is an advantage.

Nice to have:

• Enthusiasm and a responsible, customer-oriented work ethic
• Independence, initiative and integrity, as well as a very high level of service orientation and a strong sense of duty.
• Questioning conventional thought patterns and being open to new, creative ideas – even outside familiar fields ("out of the box thinking")
• Ability to break down complex issues and communicate them in appropriate language to customers and stakeholders.

Reference No.: 925353TP

Role: Project Manager/Automation Engineer