Senior GMP Automation Engineer (DeltaV, MES, SCADA)

K-Recruiting GmbH; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

K-Recruiting GmbH seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to lead control strategy implementation in a GMP environment. You will work across DCS (DeltaV), MES (PAS-X), SCADA (Ignition), and OEM systems, driving CI projects and qualification activities.

Strong experience in Biologics/pharma automation, validation, and data-driven optimization is essential. Based in Werthenstein, Switzerland, the role requires collaboration with Operations, Quality, Validation and Technical teams, with occasional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Science or equivalent with at least 5 years in automation controls.
• Thorough knowledge of validation/SDLC requirements (GAMP 5).
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Experience with DeltaV Batch design/implementation and ISA S95/S88.
• Automation experience in Biologics/Pharma/Medical devices sectors.
• Experience with DCS (DeltaV), MES (PAS-X), and Historian (PI).
• I/O networking (Ethernet/IP, OPC, Profinet, Modbus) advantageous.
• Commissioning and qualification using Kneat eVal.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for control strategies in GMP manufacturing.
• Implement innovative automation technologies and instruments.
• Provide automation support for DCS, MES, SCADA and OEM systems.
• Support CI projects and lifecycle documentation reviews.
• Troubleshoot automation issues to improve yield and performance.
• Transfer process tech from early-stage facilities to GMP status.
• Lead investigations into deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with external vendors for spare parts and service visits.
• Support qualification of new systems; write/review test documents.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Validation and Tech teams.
• Support Digital Transformation initiatives and data connectivity.

Skills

English communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Science or equivalent

Tools

DeltaV

DeltaV Batch design

PAS-X

Ignition MES

Kneat eVal

Sartorius BioSMB

ISA S95/S88

cGMP validation

OPC/Profinet/Modbus

Job description

K-Recruiting GmbH seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to lead control strategy implementation in a GMP environment. You will work across DCS (DeltaV), MES (PAS-X), SCADA (Ignition), and OEM systems, driving CI projects and qualification activities.

Strong experience in Biologics/pharma automation, validation, and data-driven optimization is essential. Based in Werthenstein, Switzerland, the role requires collaboration with Operations, Quality, Validation and Technical teams, with occasional