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MSD Automation Engineer m/f/d 
Switzerland, Lucerne 
152211628

08.09.2024

Job Description

under the supervision and guidance of the Sr. Automation Engineer or Automation Lead, will support the DeltaV DCS and the integration and maintenance of various equipment on the Shoop Floor Network.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

  • Provide key automation support for various manufacturing systems such as DCS, MES, PLC, SCADA, and OEM systems

  • Support and/or Direct Continuous Improvement projects with automation review of equipment specifications, P&IDs, and System Life Cycle documentation

  • Responsible for troubleshooting equipment/automation issues to improve manufacturing performance (e.g. yield improvements, etc.), changes to support new products, and maintaining the automation systems in compliance with cGMP

  • Responsible for integration of new equipment to the DCS System and the Shop Floor Network

  • Perform automation change controls with guidance from Sr. Automation Engineer or Automation Lead to ensure that changes are raised and closed on time following the required quality standards

  • Supporting the qualification of new systems. Write, review, and/or execute test documents

  • Effectively collaborates with cross functional peers

  • Working with external companies, organizing spare parts and service visits

  • Participate and actively support Digital Transformation initiatives involving system integrations, data connectivity, validation methods and value-based optimization of manufacturing via process control system

  • Limited off shift work may be required to meet project, operations, and qualification needs

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Automation or Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience of at least 3 years of experience in automation controls

  • At least 1 year of experience in PLC/SCADA control systems with proven ability to program/troubleshoot PLC applications and make code modifications

  • Good understanding of electrical drawings and basic electrical wiring skills

  • Effective oral / written communication skills in English (C1) and German (B2)

  • Experience with development and implementation of industrial controls such as DCS (Delta V), SCADA (Wonderware, iFix), PLC applications (Siemens, Allen Bradley)

  • I/O Networking experience (i.e. Ethernet/IP, OPC, Profinet, and Modbus protocols) is advantageous

  • Basic Networking experience

  • Commissioning and qualification, test protocol development and execution

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Job Posting End Date:10/01/2024


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