Automation Engineer

Galderma S.A.; Uppsala kommun; Sur place; SEK 600 000 - 760 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Galderma S.A. in Uppsala is seeking an Automation Engineer to drive reliability and continuous improvement of manufacturing automation systems.

You will partner with Production, Engineering, and Quality to support PLCs, HMIs, SCADA platforms, MES integrations, and related infrastructure in a GMP environment. You will troubleshoot complex systems, implement upgrades, and contribute to capital projects that enhance efficiency and data connectivity across the site, helping to shape a modern,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation, Control, or Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of automation experience within a regulated industry, preferably pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting experience within automated manufacturing environments.
• Experience from capital projects and automation system design.
• Experience working cross-functionally in manufacturing organizations.

Responsabilités

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize manufacturing automation systems
• Program, configure, and support PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions
• Drive automation-related improvements to enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency
• Support the execution of capital projects, from design through implementation and commissioning
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and external suppliers
• Ensure automation systems operate in compliance with GMP requirements
• Support MES and Historian integrations and data connectivity initiatives
• Contribute to digitalization, standardization, and smart manufacturing initiatives
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement across manufacturing operations

Connaissances

Hands-on troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Automation system design

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation, Control, or Electronics Engineering

Outils

Siemens PLCs

WinCC

iFIX

Wonderware

MES integrations

Historians

Description du poste

Join Galderma and Help Shape the Future of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

At Galderma, we are committed to advancing dermatology through science, innovation, and operational excellence. As we continue to invest in our manufacturing capabilities and digital transformation journey, we are looking for an Automation Engineer to join our growing team in Uppsala.

This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of pharmaceutical automation. You will work with advanced technologies in a highly invested and transformation-driven manufacturing environment, where innovation is encouraged and continuous improvement is part of the everyday culture.

The Role

As an Automation Engineer at Galderma, you will play a key role in driving the reliability, performance, and continuous development of our manufacturing automation systems. Working closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and other cross-functional teams, you will support and enhance critical systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA platforms, MES integrations, and related infrastructure.

In this role, you will troubleshoot complex technical challenges, implement system upgrades, and contribute to the successful delivery of automation and capital investment projects. You will help ensure that our manufacturing operations remain GMP-compliant while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, and digital capabilities across the site.

As Galderma continues its growth journey, you will have the opportunity to influence the future of manufacturing by introducing modern automation solutions and supporting the development of a more connected, data-driven, and smart production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize manufacturing automation systems
• Program, configure, and support PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions
• Drive automation-related improvements to enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency
• Support the execution of capital projects, from design through implementation and commissioning
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and external suppliers
• Ensure automation systems operate in compliance with GMP requirements
• Support MES and Historian integrations and data connectivity initiatives
• Contribute to digitalization, standardization, and smart manufacturing initiatives
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement across manufacturing operations

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation, Control, or Electronics Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of automation experience within a regulated industry, preferably pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting experience within automated manufacturing environments
• Experience from capital projects and automation system design
• Experience working cross-functionally in manufacturing organizations

Required Technical Skills

• Proficiency in PLC programming, preferably Siemens platforms
• Experience with HMI and SCADA systems such as WinCC, iFIX, or Wonderware
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Data Historians
• Experience with Level 2 integrations between automation systems, MES, and Historian platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience from digital transformation, Industry 4.0, and Smart Factory initiatives
• Experience working in innovative, high-performing engineering environments
• Knowledge of industrial networking and cybersecurity
• Experience with IoT integration and connected manufacturing solutions
• Understanding of GMP and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements
• Experience migrating OT systems to modern infrastructure platforms

Who You Are

To succeed in this role, you are:

• Solution-oriented and proactive
• Comfortable taking ownership and driving results
• Skilled at managing projects and coordinating multiple stakeholders
• A collaborative team player who works effectively across functions and cultures
• Able to navigate ambiguity while driving structure and standardization
• Curious, eager to learn, and passionate about continuous improvement
• Energized by working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

The role might be filled before publishing end date.

Why Join Galderma?

Galderma is in an exciting phase of growth and transformation, making this an exceptional opportunity for an automation professional who wants to make a real impact.

Here, you'll work with advanced manufacturing technologies, contribute to major investment projects, and help shape the future of pharmaceutical production in a company where innovation, quality, and patient impact are at the center of everything we do.