Automation Engineer (BioTech / Pharma)

agap2 is a European engineering and operational consulting group founded in 2005 and specialized in the industry. We work in the Pharma, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Energy, Infrastructure, Transportation, Chemicals, and Information Technology sectors.

As a consultant, you will support our clients in the realization of their projects on-site by bringing your expertise and skills.

You are agile and eager to adapt to different work environments that will fuel your curiosity to see what’s behind closed doors of the biggest projects in our client’s portfolio.

Tasks

• Responsible for design, installation, and qualification of automation systems for batch processing tanks, solvent recovery systems, filter dryers, HPLCs, filtration systems, lyophilizers, ultra-low freezers, HVAC, solvent distribution and recovery systems, compressed air, purified water, and wastewater systems.
• Develop and train cross-functional team members on utilization and maintenance of new automation systems by creating roadmaps, improving existing processes, creating new procedures, job aids, SOPs, and protocols, as well as training staff for these expectations.
• Troubleshoot automation systems and monitor trends to ensure that equipment works to its specifications and appropriate capacities.
• Lead engineering team and coordinate engineering activities to design, develop, and execute the automation part of strategic investment projects.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and objectives regarding processes, initiatives, and projects.
• Maintenance, troubleshooting, and diagnosis of programming problems.
• PLC/HMI programming.

Requirements

• Minimum a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial IT, or automation.
• Minimum of 2 years experience under GMP.
• Working knowledge of industry standards as it relates to chemical, pharmaceutical facilities, or related facilities.
• Technical knowledge of automation, controls, instrumentation, batch programming, Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems, Building Automation Systems, IT and OT networks, and technologies.
• Knowledge of batch processing and recipe management.
• Sound knowledge of PLC programming, control, and safety technology for hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Experience with Siemens , Emerson Delta-V & Syncade, ROCKWELL, and Allen Bradley.
• Experience with electrical and program troubleshooting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (in English and German).
• Ability to effectively organize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems.

Benefits

Joining a group with strong development potential that aims to improve your employability on challenging and varied projects.

• Joining a structure that has been established in Switzerland for a long time with a client portfolio that includes leaders in the sector.
• Having a sustainable job with stability and access to real collaboration.
• Benefit from training with accredited and certified centers.
• Having a local management team to support you in the achievement of your missions and in the development of your career.
• Being part of a dynamic, committed team with real human values that we live by every day.

Only applications from Swiss and EU citizens will be considered.

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