Overview
In this role you will ensure reliable, GMP-compliant operation and continuous improvement of DCS/PLC automation in a modern pharmaceutical production setting. You will collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality and external partners to implement changes and support projects from design to handover. The position blends hands-on operation with lifecycle management, documentation, and continuous learning in a digital plant environment. This is a chance to contribute to high-availability systems that underpin compliant manufacturing at scale.
Leistungen / Benefits
- market-competitive base salary
- incentive program
- pension scheme
- childcare facilities
- learning and development opportunities
- worldwide career possibilities within Novartis
Verantwortungsbereiche
- Operate, support, and maintain DCS/PLC systems in a GMP environment
- Serve as technical contact for automation systems and support production during operation and troubleshooting
- Design and implement automation changes in line with quality, safety and compliance
- Identify and implement improvements to boost equipment availability and reduce production cycle time
- Execute and support automation projects from design to handover
- Create and maintain compliant technical and lifecycle documentation
- Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality and external partners
Zentrale Anforderungen
- Technical education or degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or similar field
- Hands-on experience with DCS/PLC in industrial manufacturing
- Experience in GMP-regulated environments or regulated production requirements
- Ability to support stable operation, maintenance and lifecycle management of automation systems
- Experience with incident analysis and troubleshooting in production-critical environments
- Familiarity with change management processes (documentation, testing, controlled implementation)
- Understanding of qualification and validation activities for automation systems
- Experience supporting audits, inspections, deviations, and CAPAs from a technical perspective
- Structured, reliable working style with emphasis on quality, safety, and compliance
- Interest in digital tools, data analytics or AI-supported manufacturing solutions
- Willingness to continuously learn and adopt new tools, technologies, and ways of working
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Maintenance, IT)
- Good English and German communication skills
- Structured, reliable working style
- Strong communication (English and German)
- Collaboration across cross-functional teams
- DCS/PLC systems expertise
- GMP knowledge and regulatory understanding
- Change management and documentation
Engineer (DCS, PLC) - Automation & Controls in Kundl Arbeitgeber: Novartis
Novartis in Schaftenau, Österreich, ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der eine dynamische und unterstützende Arbeitsumgebung bietet. Mit einem starken Fokus auf Mitarbeiterentwicklung und kontinuierlichem Lernen fördert das Unternehmen eine Kultur der Zusammenarbeit und Innovation. Die Möglichkeit, an globalen Projekten zu arbeiten und einen bedeutenden Einfluss auf die Gesundheitsversorgung zu haben, macht Novartis zu einem attraktiven Arbeitsplatz für Fachkräfte im Bereich Regulatory Affairs.
