Automation Engineer (m/w/d)

Tasks :

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for the implementation of control strategies for new equipment to enhance manufacturing processes in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment

• Implement innovative technologies, software, control strategies, and instruments to streamline processes and reduce the effort involved in manufacturing and administrative processes

• Provide key automation support for various manufacturing systems such as DCS (DeltaV), MES(PAS-X), PLC, SCADA, and OEM systems

• Support and/or Direct Continuous Improvement projects with automation review of equipment specifications, P&IDs, and System Life Cycle documentation

• Responsible for troubleshooting challenging equipment/automation issues to improve manufacturing performance (e.g. yield improvements, etc.), changes to support new products, and maintaining the automation systems in compliance with cGMP

• Transfer of Process Technologies from early-stage pipeline facilities and drive to GMP Operational Status, and support line of sight to commercial supply

• Lead automation related investigations into deviations and implement corrective actions.

• Working with external companies, organizing spare parts and service visits

• Supporting the qualification of new systems. Write, review, and/or execute test documents.

• Collaborates within the Operations, Quality, Validation and Technical organizations to resolve complex problems

• Participate and actively support Digital Transformation initiatives involving system integrations, data connectivity, data analysis/modelling, validation methods and value-based optimization of manufacturing via process control system

• Limited off shift work may be required to meet project, operations, and qualification needs

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Life Science discipline or equivalent practical experience of at least 5 years of experience in automation controls (DeltaV DCS)

• Thorough knowledge of computer validation/SDLC requirements and automation change control procedures. (e.g., GAMP 5)

• Effective oral / written communication skills in English (C1), German is nice to have

• Proven experience with DeltaV DCS, DeltaV Batch, including the ISA S95 and S88.

• At least 3 years of experience in Automation or Engineering function for Biologics, Food, Medical Devices, or Pharmaceutical industries.

• Proven experience with development and implementation of industrial controls such as DCS (Delta V), MES (PAS-X), Historian (PI).

• I/O Networking experience (i.e. Ethernet/IP, OPC, Profinet, and ModBus protocols) is advantageous.

• Basic networking experience.

• Commissioning and qualification, test protocol development and execution.

Requirements:

Start : 01.10.2025