Industrial Automation Engineer
Basel
Switzerland
CHF110,000/year
Permanent
Industrial Automation
Automation Engineer
Your Mission: As an Automation Engineer, you will be the innovative force behind advanced automation systems. Your role encompasses design and planning, as well as programming and cost estimation. You will collaborate with customers and suppliers to develop cutting-edge solutions that not only meet but exceed industry standards.
Your Responsibilities:
- Co-design, conceptualize, and plan sophisticated automation systems and applications for clients in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and life sciences sectors.
- Estimate costs for systems and services, and assist in preparing proposals.
- Handle hardware and software engineering, including configuration and programming for control and visualization systems.
- Test and commission the developed systems.
- Create detailed project, design, and test documentation.
- Qualify applications and systems.
- Serve as the main point of contact for customers and suppliers during project implementation and support.
Your Expertise:
- Completed technical training or degree in automation, systems engineering, or a related field.
- Several years of experience programming PLC controllers, SCADA, or process control systems, preferably with SIMATIC S7, WinCC, or PCS7.
- Basic IT knowledge in server and network infrastructure.
- Familiarity with GMP project implementation in the pharmaceutical industry (qualification according to GAMP 5).
- Strong customer focus.
- Proficiency in German and English.
Your Personality: You have a keen interest in technology and a passion for developing sustainable, high-quality solutions while enjoying your work. As a reliable team player, you will actively contribute to our projects, helping drive mutual success alongside fellow technology enthusiasts.
What We Offer: We provide solutions across various industries, leading to diverse and exciting projects in a dynamic, innovative environment. You’ll tackle these challenges within an agile, open-minded team that supports your independence and growth from day one.
Experience a modern corporate culture with flat hierarchies and ample personal freedom, fostering initiative, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking. Our flexible working hours, contemporary conditions, and above-average social benefits create the ideal setting for a successful career.
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Archie Fennings-Mills

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