The posting
Automation Engineer #
(m/f/d)
Freelance/temporary employment for a project
Visp
Start date: asap
Reference number: 901920/1
Responsibilities ###
- Own and deliver automation and MES work packages across the full project lifecycle
- Design, configure, test, deploy and maintain Emerson Syncade electronic batch record recipes
- Support process design, system configuration, testing, commissioning, qualification and production start-up
- Troubleshoot Syncade recipes and manufacturing system issues and perform root cause analysis
- Support UAT, commissioning, qualification and post-go-live production activities
- Review P&IDs and map complex CIP and SIP process flow paths using Bluebeam
- Develop and maintain cGMP-compliant eBRs, SOPs, functional specifications and validation documentation
- Collaborate with Automation, Engineering, Validation, Quality, Operations and Process Engineering teams
- Support system enhancements, process improvements and manufacturing digitalization initiatives
- Provide technical expertise and training support to end users and project teams
Profile ###
- Bachelor-s or Master-s degree in Process Engineering, Automation Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Strong hands-on experience developing, configuring and troubleshooting Emerson Syncade recipes
- Experience within biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical or another regulated cGMP manufacturing environment
- Strong hands-on experience with Emerson Syncade MES and electronic batch records
- Practical experience analysing P&IDs and mapping complex CIP and SIP process flow paths
- Experience with Bluebeam or similar engineering documentation tools
- Experience supporting MES implementations, automation projects and manufacturing operations
- Knowledge of Emerson DeltaV, DCS, PCS or related automation platforms is highly desirable
- Familiarity with validation and qualification processes including IQ, OQ and PQ is advantageous
- Fluent written and spoken English
Benefits ###
- Work on automation and MES solutions within a biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment
- Take ownership of automation and MES work packages across the full project lifecycle
- Gain exposure from system configuration through commissioning, qualification and production support
- Work extensively with Emerson Syncade eBR solutions
- Collaborate across Automation, Engineering, Validation, Quality, Operations and Process Engineering
- Contribute directly to manufacturing digitalization and operational excellence initiatives



