Schweiz - Pratteln
System Engineer AVEVA PI Pharma (m/f/d)
- 30 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Schweiz - Pratteln
About the job
The Pharmatronic AG was founded in 1985 and is part of the globally operating Glatt Group with 3000 employees. We are a medium-sized Swiss engineering office active in the fields of qualification & validation, digitalisation & CSV, calibration, automation & IT, engineering, project management, consulting, and recruitment & leasing. We offer project and life cycle solutions for the life sciences sector (pharma / biotech / medtech / healthcare / food and cosmetics industry).For one of our projects, we are looking for a committed, reliable, and responsible individual with solid knowledge in AVEVA PI (DA, AF, DAS) and experience in connecting automation systems.
You have several years of professional experience as a system engineer, ideally in a GMP-regulated environment, as well as knowledge in automated pharmaceutical manufacturing. A qualification or degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation technology, or a comparable field is required. SQL skills and good English language skills are advantageous.
System Engineer AVEVA PI Pharma (m/f/d)
Your area of responsibility:
Your area of responsibility:
System Architect: Responsibility for connecting automation systems to AVEVA PI as well as data modelling in PI AF. This includes configuring interfaces, managing adjacent components (PI Vision, PI DAS), and ensuring continuous maintenance throughout the entire lifecycle.
Solution Design: Joint analysis of the requirements for the PI system with internal business partners and implementation of optimal, GMP-compliant solutions.
Project Engineering: Planning and handling projects with a focus on PI Historian – from specification to handover to operations.
Operations & Support: Jointly ensuring administration and smooth operation within the team (including error analysis, root cause analyses, and deviation handling).
Compliance: Managing change control processes as well as qualification and validation activities according to Roche guidelines.
Knowledge Transfer: Training employees and supporting customers with technical questions and regulatory inspections.
Your applicant profile:
Our requirements:
- Degree or qualification in computer science, electrical engineering, automation technology, or a comparable field
- Expertise: In-depth knowledge of AVEVA PI and the associated infrastructure components (DA, AF, DAS) as well as experience in connecting automation systems and maintaining these connections throughout the lifecycle
- Experience with SQL is an advantage
- IT Architecture: Broad understanding of network technology and system integration in an industrial environment
- Several years of practice as a system engineer with experience in project engineering, ideally in a GMP-regulated environment
- Know-how in automated pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Fluent German is mandatory and English is advantageous
Our benefits:
- Freedom for ideas, development of the department, and goals and strategies are defined and implemented together with management
- A workplace in an established family business with a long-term perspective
- A responsible and varied role with short decision-making paths and the necessary competencies
- A company culture where employees, as well as customers, are always at the centre
- A motivated team that supports you and a culture where appreciation and respect are lived
- The normal working time is 40 hours per week
- 25 days of holiday per year, with additional holiday days from the age of 50
Have we piqued your interest? Then do not hesitate! We look forward to your online application.