Automation Engineer - Pharma/ MedTech (f/m/d)
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Location: Switzerland (various project locations)
Company: Fortil Switzerland
Employment Type: Full-time
About Us
Fortil is a fast-growing engineering and consulting firm with a mission to drive innovation and excellence across technical industries. In Switzerland, we partner with leading companies in the construction, infrastructure, energy, and industrial sectors to support them in delivering high-impact and complex projects. Our team is made up of talented, entrepreneurial engineers who thrive in dynamic environments and value purpose-driven work.
Position Overview
We are looking for a skilled Automation Engineer to join our Swiss team and contribute to high-tech projects in the medical field. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience programming automation systems, particularly Rockwell and/or Siemens PLCs, and is passionate about advancing life sciences through innovative engineering solutions.
Your Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and optimize automation solutions for systems used in Pharma, MedTech, Biotech, or Medical Devices
* Program and troubleshoot Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) and/or Siemens PLCs and HMI systems
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including process, validation, and quality engineers
* Support installation, commissioning, and qualification of automated systems
* Maintain documentation in compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements
* Contribute to continuous improvement and digitalization initiative
Your Profile
* Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation, ideally in regulated environments (pharma, biotech, MedTech, or medical devices)
* Strong programming skills in Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) and/or Siemens PLCs
* Experience in GMP-compliant environments and system validation is a strong asset
* Project management experience is a plus
* Knowledge of or interest in robotics is a plus
* Fluent in English,German and/or French is an advantage
* Willingness to travel within Switzerland for on-site project support
What We Offer
* Work on innovative projects at the forefront of life sciences and healthcare
* Join a collaborative and expert team within a fast-growing international group
* Personalized career development and continuous technical training
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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