Automation Engineer (BioTech / Pharma)

Job title:

Automation Engineer (BioTech / Pharma)

Company

Agap2

Job description

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 have to support our clients in the realization of their projects on site by bringing your expertise and your skills.You are agile and eager to adapt to different work environments that will fuel your curiosity of seeing what’s behind closed doors of the biggest projects of our client’s portfolio.TasksResponsible 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 for equipment and systems – by creating roadmaps, improving existing processes, creating new procedures, job aids, SOPs and protocols as well as training of 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
• Ensures compliance of company policies, procedures and objectives regarding processes, initiatives, and projects
• Maintenance, troubleshooting, 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 / 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

BenefitsJoining 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 a 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.agap2 – HIQ ConsultingEngineering Consulting in the fields of Life Science, Automation, Energy, Railway, Construction with Offices in Zürich, Basel und Lausanne

Expected salary

Location

Bâle

Job date

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 22:03:46 GMT

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