Vionnaz
Maintenance Automation Engineer & Instrumentation
- 02 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- French (Intermediate)
About the job
Bachem is a publicly traded company focused on peptide chemistry technologies. It offers a wide range of services for the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries. Bachem specialises in the development of innovative and efficient manufacturing processes and the safe production of peptide-based pharmaceutical substances. A vast catalogue of biochemical substances intended for research, as well as synthetic products manufactured exclusively for certain clients, complement this offering. With its headquarters in Switzerland and subsidiaries in Europe and the United States, the company is present on the international stage and enjoys the most advanced experience and expertise in this industrial sector. Bachem places quality, innovation, and partnership at the heart of its collaboration with clients.
Maintenance Automation Engineer & Instrumentation
To strengthen our Maintenance & Engineering team at our Vionnaz site, we are looking for a passionate Maintenance Automation Engineer & Instrumentation who is enthusiastic about technology, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
Your impact
As an expert in automation systems, instrumentation, and electrical installations, you play a key role in the availability, safety, and performance of our production equipment. You work directly on strategic installations in a demanding and highly regulated environment.
Your responsibilities
- Ensure the assembly, commissioning, preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical, instrumentation, and automation equipment.
- Diagnose and resolve faults to guarantee the continuity of our operations.
- Participate in improving the reliability of installations and propose innovative solutions to optimise their performance.
- Identify obsolescence issues and contribute to defining tomorrow’s technical standards.
- Ensure compliance of interventions in accordance with GMP requirements, CAPA, and Change Control processes.
- Perform periodic checks and calibration activities of instrumentation equipment.
- Ensure installations comply with ASE, OIBT, and NIBT standards.
- Participate in the technical on-call service to provide necessary support for site operations.
Your profile
You are a hands-on professional who enjoys understanding technical problems, finding sustainable solutions, and working within multidisciplinary teams.
Ideally, you have the following qualifications:
- Federal VET Diploma (CFC) as an automation technician, automation fitter, or electrical installer.
- Proven experience in industrial maintenance and automation systems.
- Good knowledge of Siemens S7 PLCs and industrial communication protocols.
- Proficiency in reading electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical diagrams.
- Knowledge of GMP or regulated environments is an advantage.
- OIBT certification under article 13 is desirable.
- Good command of common IT tools and SAP.
- Fluent French; English and/or German are assets.
Beyond your technical skills, we are looking for an organised, autonomous person with strong analytical skills who enjoys teamwork.
What we offer you
- A modern and rapidly growing work environment.
- Varied projects with high added value.
- A corporate culture based on collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation.
- Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.
- The chance to contribute directly to the manufacture of products that have a positive impact on patients’ health.
Ready to take on the challenge?
Join a rapidly growing international company where your technical expertise will contribute daily to the reliability and performance of our installations.
We look forward to receiving your application.
