Automation Specialist
Bracco · Geneva
Bracco is an international Group active in the healthcare sector and a leader in diagnostic imaging. The Group’s main products are contrast agents sold in over 100 countries, both directly and indirectly through branches, joint ventures and license and distribution agreements.
Our Geneva manufacturing site operates in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment and is inspected by major regulatory authorities, including the FDA and Swissmedic. The site manufactures a lyophilized contrast agent that is exported to several countries worldwide.
To strengthen our Geneva team, we are looking for an:
Automation Specialist
Your mission
Ensure the availability, reliability, performance and compliance of computerized production systems, industrial automation platforms and production networks.
As the site’s automation and computerized systems expert, you will provide technical support to operations, lead and contribute to technical improvement projects, and support the continuous development of industrial digitalization solutions within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Reporting to the Maintenance & Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the following activities:
Your responsibilities
- Manage and maintain computerized systems in accordance with GMP guidelines
- Administer the site’s industrial IT and production networks
- Ensure the administration and lifecycle management of production equipment computerized systems
- Review audit trails and support compliance activities
- Lead and participate in IT, automation and industrial digitalization projects
- Maintain technical documentation and quality procedures related to computerized systems and networks
- Act as the local technical interface with corporate IT, telecom and automation stakeholders
- Provide expertise on PLCs, servers, vision systems, printing systems and industrial software platforms
- Manage maintenance contracts related to computerized systems.
Your Qualifications & Skills
- Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or a related field
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or another highly regulated environment, such as the chemical or microelectronics industry
- Strong knowledge of industrial automation systems, including Siemens S7 PLCs, TIA Portal and SCADA systems (iFIX/FIX32)
- Familiarity with industrial IT infrastructure, including networks, Windows domains, servers and VMware environments
- A rigorous, quality-driven and compliance-oriented mindset
- A proactive attitude, flexibility and strong teamwork skills
- Good command of French and English; Italian is an asset.
We offer
- The opportunity to join a well-established and successful company with bright prospects and state-of-the-art manufacturing sites and production facilities
- A great development perspective and the opportunity to bring and utilize your know-how and expertise
- Competitive remuneration packages as well as first class benefits complete this offer
If you are passionate about automation technologies and enjoy working in a regulated industrial environment where quality, reliability and innovation are essential, we look forward to receiving your application.
Contract type:
PermanentIf you meet the requirements of this opportunity and would like to join an international group working to improve patients' lives, apply now!
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