Automation Technician /Automation Engineer (m/f/d) /GMP/Pharma/Production

Project: As a specialist for automation & system integrity, you ensure the smooth operation, maintenance, and continuous development of highly automated production systems. You manage the entire plant and software lifecycle – from commissioning to decommissioning – and guarantee the highest system availability in the regulated GMP environment. The role includes approx. 70% planned activities and 30% complex troubleshooting.

Tasks:

• Operation & Maintenance: Independent execution of maintenance, calibration, and servicing of automated machines and associated software.
• Troubleshooting: First- and second-level support for production systems, process control systems, and automation environments.
• Documentation: GMP-compliant documentation of all maintenance and modification work; maintenance and adjustment of work and maintenance instructions.
• Digitization & Optimization: Active participation in Industry 4.0 initiatives, paperless documentation, predictive maintenance, and process optimizations.
• Coordination: Planning of maintenance windows, spare parts management, coordination with production and external service providers.
• Shift/On-call service: Deployment in 3-shift operation as well as readiness for on-call duties (approx. 5 weekends/year); local proximity required.

Requirements:

• Completed training as an automation technician EFZ, mechatronics technician, electronics technician, plant & apparatus builder or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in operation & maintenance of complex automation systems.
• Experience in regulated environments (pharma, medtech, aviation, automotive).
• PLC programming skills and experience with process control systems.
• Analytical thinking and ability to solve problems independently.
• Willingness for shift & on-call duties; local residence mandatory.

Nice-to-Haves

• Knowledge in IT/network technology (Industry 4.0).
• SAP experience.
• Knowledge in electrical engineering & pneumatics.

Languages:

Good German (B2 or better), English desirable

Reference No.: 924613MH
Role: Specialist Automation & System Integrity (m/f/d)
Industry: Pharma
Location: Rotkreuz
Workload: 100%, 3-shift operation
Start: 01.01.2026 – latest 01.03.2026
Duration: ++12 months / extension option

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About us:
ITech Consult is a Swiss company certified according to ISO 9001:2015 with branches in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult specializes in the placement of IT candidates for contract work. We were founded in 1997 by IT professionals and therefore know how important professional support is when searching for and working on projects.

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