Job description
Location: Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Duration: 01.05.2026- 31.12.2026, with a possible extension
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
The Role
We are currently recruiting for an OT / Industrial IT Technician to join a highly regulated manufacturing environment (pharma‑type setting). This is a hands‑on role focused on supporting OT infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security, and performance of systems used in production. The position sits at the intersection of IT and industrial systems – less focused on automation development, more on system support and operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide technical support for OT infrastructure and production systems
* Manage and implement Windows and application patching processes (assessment, testing, deployment)
* Support SCADA / HMI environments and ensure system availability
* Work with OPC UA and data communication layers
* Collaborate with engineering, IT, and production teams
* Contribute to change control, validation, and documentation activities
* Assist with cybersecurity and system compliance in a GMP environment
* Support audits and ensure adherence to quality standards
Your Profile
* Experience in OT / Industrial IT / System support environments
* Strong knowledge of Windows systems and patching processes
* Familiarity with SCADA, HMI, or process control systems
* Understanding of OPC UA or industrial data communication
* Experience working in a GMP or regulated environment is a strong advantage
* Solid problem‑solving skills and a structured, methodical approach
Nice to Have
* Knowledge of networking (VLANs, routing, firewalls)
* Exposure to cybersecurity in industrial environments
* Experience with Linux systems
* Understanding of databases (MS SQL, Oracle)
What's on Offer
* Opportunity to work in a highly regulated, cutting‑edge production environment
* Exposure to IT/OT systems, validation processes, and cross‑functional teams
* A dynamic role with strong technical learning opportunities
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