Thermo Fisher Scientific

Staff Technical Project Engineer – Automation

Thermo Fisher Scientific

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Switzerland

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Cyber Security

About the role

  • Lead automation and data projects across the DSD manufacturing sites, from concept and design through commissioning, validation, and user adoption
  • Own technical delivery of SCADAs (Ignition, Wonderware etc), DCSs (Emerson DeltaV), MESs (PharmaSuite, OpCenter, MasterControl etc), and data capture/historization systems (OPC, Aveva PI, Kepware, Litmus etc)
  • Design and deploy data collection architectures that enable secure, reliable data flow from shop-floor automation systems to enterprise analytics platforms
  • Champion change management and adoption, ensuring stakeholders and site users fully embrace new digital solutions
  • Define and enforce standards for system design, configuration, and data management consistent with GMP, GAMP 5, Annex 11 and 22, 21 CFR Part 11, and cybersecurity best practices
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with process engineering, IT/OT, validation, and operations to deliver integrated, business-ready solutions
  • Manage vendors and system integrators, ensuring adherence to technical specifications, schedule, and cost
  • Drive the Connected Plant and digital enablement strategy, increasing plant maturity and improving data visibility across the Drug Substance network
  • Travel frequently (>50%) to provide on-site leadership, support project execution, and facilitate system handover and training (May reduce significantly if located near a key production site)

Requirements

  • BS or higher in Engineering (Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Software Engineering) or related technical field required
  • 6+ years of progressive experience in automation, process control, or digital manufacturing within a regulated (GMP) environment
  • Proven record of leading automation and/or data infrastructure projects across multiple facilities or business units
  • Strong experience with at least one of the following systems: Emerson DeltaV, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Ignition, (Other level 2/3 systems would also be considered)
  • Expertise in data integration, capture, and historization systems (OPC Kepware, Litmus, Aveva PI)
  • Familiarity with IT/OT infrastructure including Virtualization, VLANs, network segregation, and cybersecurity
  • Demonstrated leadership in change management, stakeholder alignment, and user adoption of new technologies
  • Biopharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing experience strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated involvement in digital transformation or connected manufacturing programs
  • Working in a FDA/EMA regulated industry, particularly one adhering to GAMP 5, Annex 11 and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements
Benefits
  • Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • Safety Standards
  • Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
  • Working at heights

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
automationdata integrationdata capturedata historizationprocess controldigital manufacturingsystem designconfiguration managementGMPGAMP 5
Soft skills
leadershipchange managementstakeholder alignmentuser adoptioncollaboration