Senior Process Automation Engineer (DSP) (a), 100%

Bachem is a leading, innovation-driven company specializing in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides. With over 50 years of experience and expertise Bachem provides products for research, clinical development and commercial application to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide and offers a comprehensive range of services. Bachem operates internationally with headquarters in Switzerland and locations in Europe, the US and Asia. The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. For further information, see www.bachem.com.

The Bachem Group is investing in a new site in Sisslerfeld in Northwestern Switzerland. This step is part of our long-term strategy to expand production capacity. The new production site will play a central role in achieving these goals.

For this large-scale CAPEX investment project, we are seeking an experienced Senior Process Automation Engineer (f/m/d) with a focus on downstream processing automation.

Your tasks:

• You are a technical expert (SME) for process automation (DSP) within a major CAPEX project ( CHF 100 million)

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions (Level 0-2.5) for downstream unit operations:

• Chromatography

  Filtration (UF/DF, TFF)

  Purification processes

• Translate process requirements into automation concepts, batch logic and control strategies

• Review and optimize automation designs and system architectures in collaboration with external partners

• Integrate systems into the overall automation landscape (DCS, PLC, MES, Historian)

• Ensure compliance with GMP, GAMP5, data integrity and validation requirements

• Coordinate and lead external engineering firms, system integrators and contractors

• Collaborate closely with Engineering, MSAT, IT/OT, and Quality

• Support the project from concept phase through commissioning, qualification, and handover

• Contribute to standardization and development of automation concepts for the new site

• Ensure delivery in terms of quality, budget, and timeline

Your profile:

• Degree in automation, chemical engineering, biotechnology or a related field

• At least 8-10 years of experience in automation within pharmaceutical or biotech environments

• Strong expertise in:

  • Downstream process automation (chromatography, filtration, purification)
  • DCS system (Siemens PCS7, PCSneo), PLC (e.g. Siemens TIA Portal), SCADA (WinCC) and batch control

• Experience with MES, historian and data/PAT integration

• Solid understanding of GMP, GAMP5 and CQV processes (IQ/OQ/PQ)

• Proven experience in CAPEX projects and interdisciplinary teams

• Independent, structured working style with high responsibility

• High resilience and flexibility

• Very good knowledge of English; German is a plus

Our offer:

• A dynamic and rapidly growing work environment
• Opportunity to shape a greenfield peptide production site
• High impact role in a strategic CAPEX program
• Flexible working conditions and development opportunities

Would you like to drive innovation together with us?

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our application portal.

Learn more about the Bachem Group and get inspired by our exciting work environment at our location in Bubendorf and our new location in Sisslerfeld!

At Bachem, you-ll find a diverse, multicultural team. The (a) in the job title stands for all. We welcome applications from all candidates. What matters are your skills and motivation-regardless of age, gender, background, religion, or sexual orientation.

Please note: unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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