Automationsingenieur Pharma Engineering

Automation Engineer Pharma Engineering (m/f/d) - Automation / Siemens PCS7, TIA, WinCC / B&R / Automation Pyramid / PI & MES / GMP / GAMP / German / English

Project: For our client, a large pharmaceutical company based in Kaiseraugst, we are seeking an Automation Engineer Pharma Engineering (m/f/d).

Background:
Homebase Pharma Engineering is looking for an Automation Engineer Pharma Engineering (m/f/d) specializing in packaging, warehousing, and logistics for its Basel and Kaiseraugst locations. Homebase Pharma Engineering provides professional engineering services to internal business partners in the areas of research, development, launch, and market production, as well as packaging, warehousing, and logistics at its Basel and Kaiseraugst sites.

Activities include the planning, implementation, and operational engineering of packaging and small-batch packaging systems. The focus of this position is the operational engineering of packaging lines for sterile dosage forms. Furthermore, business partners are supported in the ideation and concept development of new, innovative solutions for designing efficient production and packaging processes. Within the framework of operational engineering, modifications, problem-solving, and efficiency improvements are implemented in direct collaboration with the business partners. The process plants to be supported (primarily stand-alone systems) have a very high degree of automation and are extensively networked with each other and with higher-level IT systems.

Orders and projects are handled without hierarchies in self-organized specialist teams using a role-based work model. This requires a high degree of self-organization, foresight, and team spirit, as well as strong communication skills.

Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Support of existing and new automation systems that are or will be integrated into the Roche infrastructure.
• Operational engineering with the goal of ensuring continuous production
• Continuous optimization of process equipment and evaluation, testing, and recommendation of new technologies • Proactive support of business partners in defining and initiating investment projects, including cost estimates and schedules
• Collaboration in (leading) interdisciplinary teams with internal and external employees and companies
• Independent management of sub-projects in all project phases with responsibility for costs, deadlines, resources, and technical solutions
• Support during audits and inspections by internal departments and authorities in the areas of GMP and SHE

Must Haves:
• Completed vocational training or university degree as a technician/engineer in the field of automation, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a comparable field
. • At least 5 years of professional experience in an automation environment, preferably with a pharmaceutical background.
• Very good user knowledge of automation software, for example: Siemens PCS7, TIA Portal, WinCC, or other systems such as B&R, etc.
• Experience with vertical integration of systems into higher-level systems (e.g., automation pyramid/PI & MES).
• Sound experience in GMP and GAMP environments.
• Willingness to work in an agile, self-organized work environment .
• Very good German language skills are required; English and French language skills are an advantage.
• Strong social skills, teamwork skills, and excellent communication, coordination, and organizational skills in dealing with stakeholders and at all levels of project work.

Personal skills:
• Enthusiasm and a responsible, business partner-oriented work style.
• Independence, initiative, and integrity, as well as a very high level of service orientation and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Questioning conventional thought patterns and openness to new, creative ideas - even outside familiar fields ("out-of-the-box thinking").
• Ability to break down complex issues (end-to-end) and
communicate them in appropriate language to business partners and stakeholders.

Reference No.: 924548
Role: Automation Engineer Pharma Engineering (m/f/d)
Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Location: Kaiseraugst
Workload: 100%
Start: ASAP (Latest possible start date: March 1, 2026)
Duration: Planned as a permanent position
Application deadline: November 11, 2025

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ITech Consult is an ISO 9001:2015 certified Swiss company with offices in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult specializes in placing highly qualified candidates for temporary staffing in the IT, Life Science, and Engineering sectors. We offer both temporary staffing and payroll services. This is free for our candidates, and we do not charge any additional fees for payroll.