Rychiger

Senior Automation Engineer, 80% - 100%

Rychiger

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Frauenfeld • Switzerland

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Development, implementation and commissioning of PLC software as well as modern HMI user interfaces for pharmaceutical fill/finish lines
  • Responsibility for software architecture, function development and sequencing controls of highly automated production systems (e.g., filling, weighing, capping/sealing, transport, inspection)
  • Participation in mechatronic overall concepts and support for internal and international commissioning
  • Close interdisciplinary collaboration with mechanical engineering, electrical design, quality assurance, validation and project management
  • Advancement of software standards, libraries and modular function blocks, as well as preparation of technical documentation
  • Ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical regulations (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP5) and supporting customer service while accompanying change and improvement processes.

Requirements

  • Completed technical vocational training with further education (FH/HF) or a degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation
  • Several years of experience in PLC programming in machinery or special machine construction—ideally in pharma, medical technology or diagnostics
  • Excellent programming skills in Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC Unified and, ideally, experience with other control platforms (e.g., B&R, Beckhoff)
  • Knowledge of motion applications (control algorithms and control simulation including cam profiles)
  • Familiarity with pharmaceutical processes, aseptic environments, cleanroom technology, isolators or RABS, and understanding of GAMP5, GMP and 21 CFR Part 11
  • Ideally experience in robot integration, preferably with Stäubli robots including VAL3 programming
  • Analytical and structured thinking, high initiative, sense of responsibility, flexibility and resilience
  • Basic knowledge of IIoT and edge applications/architectures including container engines and databases
  • Ideally experience as an automation sub-project lead in interdisciplinary, cross-site teams
  • Strong team and communication skills and a high customer orientation in engineering and service environments
  • Good German and English skills and willingness to travel internationally (e.g., SAT, commissioning, troubleshooting).
Benefits
  • Innovative machines and the opportunity to contribute to their technical development
  • Varied and exciting range of responsibilities
  • Flexibility in scheduling, annualized working hours
  • Generous expense allowance
  • Profit sharing and attractive options within the pension scheme
  • Internal Care & Case Management
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
PLC programmingSiemens TIA PortalWinCC Unifiedcontrol algorithmscontrol simulationrobot integrationVAL3 programmingIIoTedge applicationsdatabases
Soft Skills
analytical thinkingstructured thinkinginitiativesense of responsibilityflexibilityresilienceteam skillscommunication skillscustomer orientation