Automation Engineer (MES / Syncade) m/f/d,

Project overview

Drive Digital Excellence in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer (MES / Syncade) to support the delivery of manufacturing digitalization and automation initiatives within a highly regulated biopharmaceutical production environment.

In this role, you will contribute to the implementation, optimization, and support of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Electronic Batch Records (eBR), working closely with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, validation, and operations. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in enhancing manufacturing efficiency, compliance, and operational performance.

Key Facts

Your Responsibilities

MES & Automation Project Delivery

Emerson Syncade & Electronic Batch Records (eBR)

Process Analysis & Engineering Support

Documentation & Compliance

Continuous Improvement

• Position: Automation Engineer (MES / Syncade)
• Location: Valais, Switzerland
• Work Model: On-site
• Contract Type: Contractor
• Duration: 12 months with potential extension
• Workload: Full-time (41 hours per week)
• Industry: Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Language: Fluent English required
• Support the delivery of MES and automation work packages throughout the project lifecycle
• Participate in process design, configuration, testing, commissioning, qualification, and production support activities
• Collaborate with engineering, automation, validation, quality, and operations teams to ensure successful project execution
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality, compliance, and timeline expectations
• Design, configure, test, deploy, and maintain Electronic Batch Records (eBR) using Emerson Syncade
• Perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and system enhancements under change control procedures
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), commissioning, qualification, and go-live activities
• Provide ongoing production support and continuous system improvements
• Review and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Analyze and document complex Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) and Sterilization-in-Place (SIP) process flows
• Collaborate with process engineers and equipment owners to ensure accurate implementation of manufacturing requirements
• Support process optimization and manufacturing system enhancements
• Prepare, review, and maintain GMP-compliant documentation, including:
• Electronic Batch Records (eBRs)
• Functional Specifications
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Validation Documentation
• Test Scripts
• Work Instructions
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and data integrity principles
• Identify opportunities to enhance manufacturing efficiency and system performance
• Contribute to automation and digital transformation initiatives
• Support operational excellence while maintaining strict compliance and quality standards

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

What You Bring

Interested?

If you have a passion for manufacturing automation, digitalization, and MES solutions within a regulated environment, we look forward to receiving your application and learning more about your experience with Emerson Syncade and biopharmaceutical manufacturing systems.

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Life Sciences - Engineering

Contracting

Full Time

23.11.2026 - 22.11.2027

Emerson Syncade MES, GMP, eBR, P&ID, CIP/SIP

Job benefits

Coopers Care

Further education

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• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Hands-on experience with Emerson Syncade MES
• Experience developing, configuring, and troubleshooting Electronic Batch Records (eBR)
• Solid understanding of GMP-regulated manufacturing environments
• Experience with MES implementation and manufacturing operations support
• Strong knowledge of P&ID interpretation and CIP/SIP process mapping
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience with Emerson DeltaV
• Knowledge of DCS, PCS, or other industrial automation platforms
• Experience with validation and qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Background within biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or life sciences manufacturing
• Additional European language skills are considered an advantage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Structured and organized way of working
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance
• Self-motivated mindset with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Project details

• Start: 2026-11-23
• Remote: onsite
• Location: Visp, CH, CH
• Languages: English