At a global leader in life sciences, we operate across five continents. Our greatest scientific solution is dedicated people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people.
The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families if needed.
As an Automation Specialist, you'll be responsible for:
* Generating, testing, and troubleshooting DeltaV and MES automation recipes for the entire facility.
* Planning, completing, and documenting manufacturing campaigns in microbial fermentation.
* Leading multi-disciplinary project teams as the Functional Lead for all manufacturing aspects of assigned products.
* Completing SHE, EM, operation, and cleaning risk analysis for assigned products and implementing defined measures.
* Establishing timely and high-quality production documentation specific to assigned production area.
* Implementing brand new regulatory requirements in corresponding assets and products.
* Performing manufacturing activities according to cGMP guidelines ensuring batch execution evaluating test results resolving issues troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and making recommendations.
* Acting as the production expert in capital investment projects for building and commissioning manufacturing units delivering all input required for set-up commissioning and qualification of manufacturing suites and equipment including automation.
* Implementing relevant GMP documents for respective area.
* Training operators for manufacturing of assigned products.
* Supporting Plant Manager and Head of Manufacturing Staff in training and planning tasks.
* Representing the manufacturing unit during customer audits and visits.
* Completing innovation and improvement projects involving general manufacturing aspects for production plant.
* Ensuring a high level of technical and process standardization within production plant.
What we are looking for:
* Bachelor's or Master's Degree or equivalent experience.
* Preferred area of study: Biotechnology Biochemistry or related fields.
* Broad biotechnology expertise and/or knowledge in biotechnical engineering preferably in area of microbial fermentation.
* Proficiency in both German and English is preferred.
* Strong understanding of GMP.
* Knowledge of DeltaV and/or MES.
* Proven leadership skills excellent communication skills and ability to interact with all types of interfaces within organization.
* Strong team orientation.
* Structured focused and well-organized working attitude open-minded to new ideas and suggestions.
* Highly motivated and driven dedicated to problem-solving.
Our products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. This is not only a great privilege but also a great responsibility. We respect and protect our people and environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to us for challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return we offer satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around world. The satisfaction that comes with making meaningful difference.