Automation Engineer MES/DeltaV

Location: Visp, Switzerland; fully site-based. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families.

Company

hirify.global is a global life sciences organization manufacturing medicines across more than 30 sites on five continents.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and validate MES recipes and DeltaV control strategies for biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Integrate systems and collaborate with Manufacturing, Process Development, Automation, Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Troubleshoot MES and DeltaV issues, identify root causes, and minimize production disruptions.
• Maintain specifications, work instructions, and validation records in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Train and support end users while providing ongoing technical expertise.
• Drive process, automation, system-performance, and digital-manufacturing improvements.

Requirements

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of MES platforms, ideally Werum PAS-X, Rockwell PharmaSuite, or comparable systems.
• Experience with Emerson DeltaV or another distributed control system used in process manufacturing.
• Understanding of GMP regulations, computerized system validation, and qualification activities.
• Ability to analyze complex technical issues and implement effective solutions.
• Degree in Bioprocess Engineering, Biotechnology, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Professional growth opportunities within a global life sciences organization.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and ethical workplace.
• Competitive compensation and performance recognition programs.
• Local and global benefits depending on the role and location.
• Exposure to advanced technologies in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and automation.