Our client is a leading and innovative pharmaceutical company with its international headquarter based in the French part of Switzerland.
Process Automation and Analytical Technology (PAAT) Engineer
2-year assignment starting January 2024
In this role you will be responsible to support the development and implementing of analytical methods and technologies to monitor and control the manufacturing process in the pharmaceutical industry. Additionally, the PAAT Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automation solutions and industrial IT systems to optimize the manufacturing process.
Your main responsibilities
Develop and implement analytical methods and technologies to monitor and control the manufacturing process.
Work with various departments, including research and development, quality control, and manufacturing, to develop and implement analytical methods and technologies.
Use various analytical techniques, such as spectroscopy, chromatography, and microscopy, to analyze raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
Identify critical process parameters and develop control strategies to ensure that the process is operating within the desired range.
Identify potential issues and implement corrective actions to prevent deviations from the desired process.
Develop and maintain documentation related to analytical methods and technologies.
Train and mentor other team members on analytical methods and technologies.
Design, develop, and implement automation solutions to optimize the manufacturing process.
Develop and maintain industrial IT systems to support the manufacturing process.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that automation and industrial IT solutions are integrated with other systems.
Ensure that automation and industrial IT solutions comply with regulatory requirements.
Provide technical support for automation and industrial IT systems.
Manage Commissioning & Qualification activities (SAT, IQ, OQ) for projects related to automation systems
Your Qualifications
Bachelor\\\'s or Master\\\'s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Strong background in analytical chemistry, process engineering, automation, and industrial IT within the pharmaceutical industry
Experience with various analytical techniques, such as spectroscopy, chromatography, and microscopy.
Knowledge of IEC 61131, ISA-88 and ISA-95 Standards
Knowledge of Computer Networking and Fieldbus.
Design, configuration, installation, and maintenance of automation software and associated hardware.
Oversight or participation on all automation aspects of overall automation projects lifecycle (URS, FS, DS, SDS, FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ and system support as well)
Experience with automation systems, such as PLC SCADA, and DCS. (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, iFix, etc)
Experience with industrial IT systems, such as MES, LIMS, RMS, and ERP.
Experience with PAT solutions, such as SIPAT, Pharma MV, Sentro Pat, SYNTQ a strong Plus.
Oversight or participation on all automation aspects of overall IT projects lifecycle (URS, FS, DS, SDS, FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ and system support as well)
Good knowledge GxP/GAMP/Data Integrity practices/ASTM E2500
Fluent in English, French a Strong Plus
Tamara Godenzi is looking forward to receiving your application:
reference number: 2303
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