System Engineer

About the job

System Engineer: IT/OT / System Technology / Manufacturing / Windows/Linux), and Network Technology (LAN, VLAN, Firewalls), OT Systems / Quality Control / GXP / Industry 4.0 / Operational Technology / OT / IVD English / German

Background:

As a System Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering & Systems (E&S) Automation 1 team. You will support production in the Sensors and Cartridges (S&C) Manufacturing area in several fields. On the one hand, by ensuring smooth OT and system support for ongoing productions of the Sensor and Cartridges Manufacturing Network. On the other hand, you will support project teams in capacity expansion projects from a system technology perspective. Additionally, you will take on a crucial role within the team by providing cross-functional expertise in IT/OT infrastructure, networks, and system integration/expansion.

You will be significantly involved in defining technical IT/OT requirements and developing IT architectures as well as detailed specifications. Furthermore, you will coordinate and implement changes to servers, networks, and IT/OT systems in the production environment. Together with the team, you are responsible for system management and ensure the lifecycle of the OT infrastructure of production facilities as well as production-related applications for quality control (QC). You will be part of a highly qualified team of over 11 engineers managing the entire Sensor & Cartridges product portfolio.

The ideal candidate has completed training or further education in computer science / system technology and has at least two years of professional experience in IT infrastructure, system engineering, and/or IT/OT integration. Solid knowledge in server administration, virtualisation, and network technology is required.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Independent work with and administration of IT/OT infrastructures (servers, clients, networks, virtualisation environments, OT systems) to carry out projects and maintenance work
• Direct support in troubleshooting and problem-solving at system, application, and network levels in close coordination with automation engineers, global IT, and suppliers
• Implementation of corrective and preventive measures to improve OT/IT infrastructure and system stability
• Support and execution of maintenance activities (patch management, updates) concerning all local IT/OT systems
• Support of commissioning activities from a system technology perspective (e.g. provision of servers, network connections for expansion or modernisation projects)
• Creation of various system documents throughout the lifecycle (system design specification, IT architecture diagrams, work instructions) and ensuring their currency in a GMP environment
• Monitoring, incident management, and lifecycle management of the server infrastructure (including user management / Active Directory, backup management, and audit trail reviews)
• Regular communication and coordination with the IT team
• Participation in / development of digital strategies and concepts

Must Haves:

• Completed training or further education in computer science, system technology, IT infrastructure, or a comparable field
• 5 years of professional experience in system engineering / IT administration / automation engineering
• Solid knowledge in the administration of server operating systems (Windows/Linux), and network technology (LAN, VLAN, firewalls), OT systems
• Professional experience in a strictly regulated environment, preferably in the GxP environment or IVD sector
• Professional experience in IT/OT project work is an advantage
• Good German and very good English skills are required
• Cross-disciplinary know-how at the interface of IT and production (Industry 4.0, Operational Technology / OT)
• Quick comprehension and analytical approach to complex system malfunctions
• Questioning conventional thinking patterns in IT operations

Reference No.: 925330
Role: System Engineer
Industry: Pharma
Location: Rotkreuz
Workload: 100%
Start: ASAP (01.03.2027)
Duration: permanent in 12-month contracts
Deadline: 29/10/2026

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About us:

ITech Consult is an ISO 9001:2015-certified Swiss company with offices in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult specialises in placing highly qualified candidates for temporary staffing in the fields of IT, life sciences, and engineering. We offer temporary staffing and payroll services. This is free of charge for our candidates, and we do not charge any additional fees for payroll services.