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Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

Our company in Schachen employs a diverse group of highly skilled scientists, engineers, technicians, and process specialists from more than 15 nations and provides an important contribution to our company’s endeavor to bring new innovative medicines to patients as fast as possible, while applying highest quality standards to all activities.

The Automation Engineer (m/f/d) will provide dedicated automation support, implementation of process control and troubleshooting in compliance with cGMPs for various manufacturing systems within our labs and biotechnology facility and actively contribute to continuous improvement projects for the development and clinical manufacturing of biologics as part of the Process Automation team in the Enabling Technology and Engineering Department.

The Shopfloor Process Automation team will provide a strategic link between our early and late-stage pipeline and will be responsible to develop and maintain ‘Line of Sight’. The Automation Engineer (m/f/d) under the supervision and guidance of the Sr. Automation Engineer or Automation Lead, will support the DeltaV DCS and the integration and maintenance of various equipment on the Shoop Floor Network.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

• Provide key automation support for various manufacturing systems such as DCS, MES, 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 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

• Responsible for integration of new equipment to the DCS System and the Shop Floor Network

• Perform automation change controls with guidance from Sr. Automation Engineer or Automation Lead to ensure that changes are raised and closed on time following the required quality standards

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

• Effectively collaborates with cross functional peers

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

• Participate and actively support Digital Transformation initiatives involving system integrations, data connectivity, 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

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation or Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience of at least 3 years of experience in automation controls

• At least 1 year of experience in PLC/SCADA control systems with proven ability to program/troubleshoot PLC applications and make code modifications

• Good understanding of electrical drawings and basic electrical wiring skills

• Effective oral / written communication skills in English (C1) and German (B2)

• Experience with development and implementation of industrial controls such as DCS (Delta V), SCADA (Wonderware, iFix), PLC applications (Siemens, Allen Bradley)

• 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

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that’s devoted to delivering a high-quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

Our Schachen site is crucial for the development and supply of innovative medicines. With over 400 employees, we focus on producing and testing new biological medicines. From Schachen, we export new drugs for global clinical trials, ensuring their safety and efficacy. Additionally, our site investigates suspected cases of drug counterfeiting, operating as one of only three such laboratories worldwide.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

10/1/2024

• A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
  

Job Posting End Date:10/01/2024

A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID:R310183