Senior Automation Engineer(m/w/x)

Anforderungen

• Master’s or Engineering degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 8–10 years in industrial automation
• Expertise in Foxboro and/or DeltaV
• Experience in Swiss industrial environment
• Experience in chemicals, pharmaceuticals or process industries preferred
• Strong knowledge of DCS systems
• Good PLC programming skills
• Knowledge of Siemens Step7: asset
• Solid background in EMSR / EIA and instrumentation
• GMP knowledge: plus
• French or German: professional proficiency preferred
• English: professional working level required
• Structured and analytical mindset
• High level of autonomy and ownership
• Strong client-facing attitude
• Teamwork and technical leadership capabilities
• Willingness to work on industrial sites

Aufgaben

• Perform functional analysis and define automation architectures
• Engineer, configure, and optimize Foxboro or DeltaV systems
• Participate in migrations, upgrades, and revamping projects
• Program and commission Siemens Step7 or other PLC systems
• Interface with third-party DCS platforms
• Prepare FDS, HDS, and SDS documentation
• Execute FAT, SAT, and IQ/OQ commissioning activities
• Define control and instrumentation philosophies
• Verify input data and compliance with applicable standards
• Contribute to EIA/EMSR architecture design
• Ensure quality of detailed engineering deliverables
• Coordinate with process, electrical, and mechanical teams
• Act as the primary technical contact for clients
• Lead automation and EIA work packages
• Monitor project schedules, costs, and progress
• Propose and present optimized technical solutions
• Support and mentor junior engineers
• Complete assignments at industrial sites across Switzerland
• Participate in commissioning and plant start-up
• Provide technical support during operations

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Tools & Technologien