Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

Your tasks include, among others:  

• Ensuring the technical availability of the assigned automation systems, process control systems, plants, and building infrastructures as well as cost efficiency within the defined limits.
• Function as SME for projects within the area of responsibility
• You take over the planning, execution, and documentation of maintenance and calibration activities, root cause analyses in case of deviations, as well as the technical support and coordination of internal and external technicians.
• Driving digitalization and innovation within the area of responsibility.
• Supporting process harmonization in the Rhine Valley to enable efficient work.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure GMP and HSE compliance without critical findings.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to ensure that plants, automation systems, and processes optimally support our business requirements (cost efficiency, plant availability, product quality, compliance with GMP and HSE regulations).
• Proactive selection and management of assigned external resources within the given budget limits to ensure an optimal price-performance ratio.
• Leading or participating in projects to improve systems, utilities, and plants (e.g., energy efficiency, productivity, compliance with environmental regulations, maintenance).

What you bring to the position:

• Completed studies in automation technology / electrical engineering (FH/HF) or comparable technical education.
• Five years of experience as an engineer in the field of automation, preferably in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven experience in solving software/automation problems and maintaining reliable operation of all building control/automation systems and related systems while complying with and supporting global standards.
• Knowledge in commissioning and qualification within automation (CSV).
• Comprehensive knowledge of GxP/HSE and quality systems.
• Knowledge and experience with process control systems (preferably Emerson DeltaV, advantage: knowledge of Aveva PI system, Siemens TIA Portal).
• Solid IT and network knowledge.
• Willingness to be on call on weekends.
• Language skills: German and English.

Why Novartis?

Our commitment is to reinvent medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. Our vision is to become the most valued and trusted pharmaceutical company in the world. How will we achieve this? With our employees. It is our employees who drive us daily to achieve our goals. Become part of this mission and this great team! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Imagine what you could do at Novartis!

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusion. We strive to build diverse teams that are representative of the patients and communities we serve. We aim to create an inclusive workplace that fosters bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our employees to reach their full potential. Our hiring decisions are based on equal opportunity and the best qualifications, regardless of gender, religion, age, skin color, race, sexual orientation, nationality, or disability.

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