Senior Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

nemensis ag; Schachen; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

nemensis ag is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to shape biologics manufacturing. You will lead automation strategies across DCS, MES and SCADA, ensuring GMP-compliant operations and supporting technology transfers from development to production.

The role requires DeltaV expertise and ISA S88/S95 knowledge. Key activities include troubleshooting, validating changes, and driving digital transformation while collaborating with Operations, Quality and Validation teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in life-science or engineering, or 5+ years hands-on automation experience.
• 3+ years in automation/engineering within biologics/pharma/medical device manufacturing.
• Knowledge of validation and change-control procedures (GAMP 5).
• DeltaV batch design based on ISA S88/S95 standards.
• DeltaV control strategy and recipe configuration for process equipment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the go-to specialist for automation and control strategies (DCS, MES, SCADA) across manufacturing systems, GMP-compliant operations.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment and automation issues to boost performance and support new product introductions.
• Drive the transfer of process technologies from development into GMP-ready operations.
• Introduce innovative technologies, software and instrumentation to simplify manufacturing workflows.
• Lead investigations into deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Support qualification activities by writing, reviewing and executing test documentation.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality and Validation teams, and contribute to digital transformation projects.

Skills

Automation controls

GMP compliance

DeltaV batch design

ISA S88/S95

DCS/MES/SCADA

CSV knowledge

Change control

Networking protocols

English proficiency

Education

Life-science or engineering degree

5+ years automation experience

Tools

DeltaV

SCADA

Job description

Shape the Future of Biologics Manufacturing as a Senior Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

• Employment type: Temporary placement via nemensis ag

For our client, an internationally active biopharmaceutical company based in the canton of Lucerne, we are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer (m/f/d). The company develops and manufactures innovative biologics for early-stage clinical supply in a state-of-the-art, multi-product facility and is recognized as a Top Employer in Switzerland and Europe.

Your responsibilities

• Act as the go-to specialist for automation and control strategies (DCS, MES, SCADA) across several manufacturing systems, keeping operations GMP-compliant
• Troubleshoot complex equipment and automation issues to boost performance and support new product introductions
• Drive the transfer of process technologies from early development into GMP-ready operations
• Introduce innovative technologies, software and instrumentation to simplify manufacturing workflows
• Lead investigations into deviations and implement effective corrective actions
• Support qualification activities by writing, reviewing and executing test documentation
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality and Validation teams, and contribute to digital transformation projects

What you bring

• Degree in a life-science or engineering discipline, or at least 5 years of hands-on experience in automation controls
• Minimum 3 years' experience in automation or engineering within biologics, pharma, food or medical device manufacturing
• Solid knowledge of computer system validation and change-control procedures such as GAMP 5
• Hands-on experience with DeltaV batch design based on ISA S88/S95 standards
• Practical knowledge of DeltaV control strategy and recipe configuration for process equipment
• Familiarity with DCS, MES and historian platforms; I/O networking protocols (Ethernet/IP, OPC, Profinet, Modbus) are a plus
• Strong command of English (C1 level), written and spoken