Senior Automation Engineer – DeltaV / Pharma (m/f/d)

LHH; Zürich, Luzern; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH seeks a Senior Automation Engineer for a pharmaceutical client in Switzerland. The role focuses on DeltaV automation, DeltaV Batch recipes, and supporting PAS-X MES and Ignition SCADA in a GMP environment.

On-site, 12-month temporary contract, Lucerne region. Requirements include 5+ years in automation controls, expertise with DeltaV Batch, ISA-88/95, GMP/GAMP 5, CSV, and Change Control, plus English at C1 level.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in automation controls, ideally in Pharma or regulated industries.
• Proven hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV Batch and ISA-88/ISA-95.
• Experience with GMP, GAMP 5, CSV and Change Control.
• Knowledge of Cytiva ÄKTA and Sartorius BioSMB equipment is highly desirable.
• Experience with PAS-X, PI Historian, Ignition or Kneat eVal is an advantage.
• Excellent English communication skills (C1).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and optimize DeltaV control strategies and Batch Recipes.
• Support automation systems including DeltaV DCS, PAS-X MES and Ignition SCADA.
• Troubleshoot complex automation issues and improve manufacturing performance.
• Support commissioning, qualification and validation activities in a GMP environment.
• Implement automation changes and support continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and external partners.

Skills

DeltaV

Batch Recipes

DeltaV DCS

PAS-X MES

Ignition SCADA

ISA-88/ISA-95

GMP

GAMP 5

CSV

Change Control

Cytiva ÄKTA

Sartorius BioSMB

PAS-X

PI Historian

Kneat eVal

English (C1)

Education

Engineering / Life Sciences degree

Tools

Emerson DeltaV Batch

Job description

Senior Automation Engineer – DeltaV / Pharma (m/f/d)

Location: Lucerne, Switzerland

Employment Type: Temporary Contract – 12 Months

Work Model: On-site

Your Opportunity

For our client, an international pharmaceutical manufacturing company, we are looking for an experienced Senior Automation Engineer (m/f/d) to support and optimize automation systems in a GMP-regulated production environment.

In this role, you will work with advanced process automation technologies, support manufacturing operations and contribute to automation projects within a highly regulated industry.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and optimize DeltaV control strategies and Batch Recipes.


• Support automation systems including DeltaV DCS, PAS-X MES and Ignition SCADA.


• Troubleshoot complex automation issues and improve manufacturing performance.


• Support commissioning, qualification and validation activities in a GMP environment.


• Implement automation changes and support continuous improvement projects.


• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and external partners.

Your Profile

• Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences or equivalent practical experience.


• 5+ years of experience in automation controls, ideally including 3+ years in Pharma, Biotech or another regulated industry.


• Strong hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV Batch, including ISA-88 / ISA-95.


• Experience with GMP, GAMP 5, CSV and Change Control.


• Knowledge of Cytiva ÄKTA ready / Sartorius BioSMB equipment is highly desirable.


• Experience with PAS-X, PI Historian, Ignition or Kneat eVal is an advantage.


• Excellent English communication skills (C1).