Senior Process Automation Engineer (DSP) (a), 100%

Myjob; Stein (AR); Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Bachem is expanding with a new site in Northwestern Switzerland, focusing on CAPEX-driven peptide production. We seek a Senior Process Automation Engineer (f/m/d) to lead downstream automation within this major project, coordinating with external partners and internal teams to deliver compliant, scalable automation solutions.

The role requires 8–10 years in pharma/biotech automation, strong DCS/PLC expertise (Siemens PCS7/PCSneo, TIA Portal, WinCC), and solid GMP/GAMP5 experience.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in automation, chemical engineering or related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in automation within pharma/biotech environments.
• Expertise in downstream process automation and DCS/PLC/BATCH control.

Aufgaben

• Downstream processing automation is the focus of responsibilities.
• Translate process requirements into automation concepts, batch logic and control strategies.
• Review and optimize automation designs and system architectures with external partners.
• Integrate systems into the automation landscape (DCS, PLC, MES, Historian).
• Ensure GMP, GAMP5, data integrity and validation requirements are met.
• Coordinate and lead external engineering firms, system integrators and contractors.
• Collaborate with Engineering, MSAT, IT/OT, and Quality.
• Support the project from concept through commissioning, qualification and handover.
• Contribute to standardization and development of automation concepts for the new site.
• Ensure delivery in terms of quality, budget, and timeline.

Kenntnisse

Downstream automation

Process automation SME

Capex project experience

DCS/PLC integration

SCADA integration

MES and historian data

GMP/GAMP5 knowledge

English proficiency

German a plus

Ausbildung

Degree in automation

Chemical engineering

Biotechnology

Tools

Siemens PCS7/PCSneo

Siemens TIA Portal

WinCC

MES

Historian

PAT integration

Jobbeschreibung

• Bachem is a leading, innovation-driven company specializing in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides. With over 50 years of experience and expertise Bachem provides products for research, clinical development and commercial application to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide and offers a comprehensive range of services. Bachem operates internationally with headquarters in Switzerland and locations in Europe, the US and Asia. The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. For further information, see
• The Bachem Group is investing in a new site in Sisslerfeld in Northwestern Switzerland. This step is part of our long-term strategy to expand production capacity. The new production site will play a central role in achieving these goals
• For this large‑scale CAPEX investment project, we are seeking an experienced with a focus on

Senior Process Automation Engineer (f/m/d)

• downstream processing automation
• You are a technical expert (SME) for process automation (DSP) within a major CAPEX project (> CHF 100 million)
• Translate process requirements into automation concepts, batch logic and control strategies
• Review and optimize automation designs and system architectures in collaboration with external partners
• Integrate systems into the overall automation landscape (DCS, PLC, MES, Historian)
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GAMP5, data integrity and validation requirements
• Coordinate and lead external engineering firms, system integrators and contractors
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, MSAT, IT/OT, and Quality
• Support the project from concept phase through commissioning, qualification, and handover
• Contribute to standardization and development of automation concepts for the new site
• Ensure delivery in terms of quality, budget, and timeline

Your profile:

• Degree in automation, chemical engineering, biotechnology or a related field
• At least 8–10 years of experience in automation within pharmaceutical or biotech environments
• Strong expertise in:
• Downstream process automation (chromatography, filtration, purification)
• DCS system (Siemens PCS7, PCSneo), PLC (e.g. Siemens TIA Portal), SCADA (WinCC) and batch control
• Experience with MES, historian and data/PAT integration
• Solid understanding of GMP, GAMP5 and CQV processes (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Proven experience in CAPEX projects and interdisciplinary teams
• Independent, structured working style with high responsibility
• High resilience and flexibility
• Very good knowledge of English; German is a plus

Our offer:

• A dynamic and rapidly growing work environment
• Opportunity to shape a greenfield peptide production site
• High impact role in a strategic CAPEX program
• Flexible working conditions and development opportunities
• Would you like to drive innovation together with us?

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