System Engineer

Project overview

In this role, you will support the production in the Sensors and Cartridges (S&C) Manufacturing area of our client in Rotkreuz in several areas. On the one hand, by ensuring smooth OT and system support for the ongoing productions of the Sensor and Cartridges Manufacturing Network. On the other hand, you will support project teams in capacity expansion projects from a system engineering perspective. Additionally, you will play a crucial role within the team by providing cross-functional expertise in IT/OT infrastructure, networks, and system integration/expansion.

Start Date: Nov/Dec 2026 or Jan/Feb/Mar 2027

End Date: 12-month contract (with high chances of extension)

Responsibilities

• Independent work with and administration of IT/OT infrastructures (servers, clients, networks, virtualization environments, OT systems) for project execution and maintenance work
• Direct support in troubleshooting and problem-solving at the system, application, and network level in close coordination with Automation Engineers, Global IT, and suppliers
• Implementation of corrective and preventive measures to improve OT/IT infrastructure and system stability
• Support and execution of maintenance activities (patch management, updates) for all local IT/OT systems
• Support of commissioning activities from a system engineering perspective (e.g., provision of servers, network connections for expansion or modernization projects)
• Creation of various system documents throughout the lifecycle (System Design Specification, IT Architecture Diagrams, Work Instructions) and ensuring their currency in the GMP environment
• Monitoring, incident management, and lifecycle management of the server infrastructure (incl. User Management / Active Directory, Backup Management, and Audit Trail Reviews)
• Regular communication and coordination with the IT team
• Participation / co-development of digital strategies and concepts

Requirements

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Job profile (T5ME25)

Life Sciences - Data Science

Zug

Contracting

Full Time

Nov/Dec 2026 or Jan/Feb/Mar 2027 - 12-month contract (with high chances of extension)

System Engineering / Infrastructure, IT/OT Project Work, Industry 4.0, Automation Engineering

Job benefits

Central location

Coopers Care

Flexible hours

Further education

Home Office

Modern workspace

Strong team spirit

Work-life-balance

• Minimum completed education or further training in Computer Science, System Engineering, IT Infrastructure, or a comparable field
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in System Engineering / IT Administration / Automation Engineering
• Sound knowledge in the administration of server operating systems (Windows/Linux), and network technology (LAN, VLAN, Firewalls), OT systems
• Professional experience in a strictly regulated environment, preferably in a GxP environment or IVD sector
• Professional experience in IT/OT project work is an advantage
• Good German and very good English skills are required
• Interdisciplinary know-how at the interface of IT and production (Industry 4.0, Operational Technology / OT)
• Quick comprehension and analytical approach to complex system malfunctions
• Questioning conventional ways of thinking in IT operations

Project details

100%, with the option of one home office day per week

Rotkreuz

Employment Model: Staff leasing

In this role, you will be significantly involved in defining technical IT/OT requirements and developing IT architectures and detailed specifications. Furthermore, you will coordinate and implement changes to servers, networks, and IT/OT systems in the production environment. Together with the team, you will be responsible for system management and ensure the lifecycle of the OT infrastructure for production facilities and production-related quality control (QC) applications. You will be part of a highly qualified team of +11 engineers, which supports the entire Sensor & Cartridges Product Portfolio.

• Start: flexible
• Location: Zug, CH
• Languages: German