Automation Engineer, Basel

We are supporting a rapidly growing and innovation-driven CDMO in their search for an experienced Automation Engineer.
As Automation Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the technical reliability of automation, instrumentation, and control systems in a regulated GMP environment.
The company offers a competitive salary, strong internal development potential, and a forward-looking environment.
See below for more information about the role, and happy to discuss if you think it could be your next adventure!

Responsibilities:

• Define Control Systems/E&I/OT policies, standards, and systems for the site.
• Ensure compliance with external regulations and internal policies, including calibration, installation, qualification, and safety.
• Formulate an asset lifecycle management plan for control systems to ensure high equipment availability and reliability.
• Manage CS documentation and spares, ensuring knowledge preservation and operational efficiency.
• Oversee third-party service providers, ensuring execution meets expectations.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of Chemical Manufacturing Processes
• GMP experience in Pharmaceutical or Chemical environments
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation or a related technical field.
• Proven track record (5+ years) of managing control systems (CS), MSRT, E&I (Electrical & Instrumentation), and/or OT (Operational Technology) within a regulated industry (e.g., cGMP, HSE).
• In-depth knowledge of MSRT, control systems (e.g., ABB, Siemens), COMOS, PLCs, DCS, and SCADA systems.
• German fluent/professional

***Please only apply if you are eligible to work in Switzerland and the EU***

***Please forward your application should you meet the requirements above – applications which do not meet these requirements will not be considered***

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