Automation Lead

We have a current opportunity for a Automation Lead on a contract basis. The position will be based in Basel. For further information about this position please apply.

The Automation Technical Lead is responsible for the design, develop, and deliver automation solutions for CAPEX projects, ensuring flawless scope, cost and schedule management as well as reliable and compliant operation of the control system(s) installed on Client Site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acting on behalf of the Client to provide guidance and technical direction to the 3rd Party integrator in all matters related to the Automation and MES
• Act as Automation Technical Authority for 3rd Party Package Unit (PU) integration into the overall Project Automation / OT landscape
• Support the overall Project Team to collate supporting information to allow timely decisions to be made that will minimize cost, timeline and quality impact on the Project
• Act as facilitator to quickly identify issues and find solutions to Automation/MES topics between all affected parties
• Implement and improve the value of existing automation standards and practices
• Coordinate software documentation efforts and assist in project schedule development
• Manage technical staff in software configuration, coding, hardware specification, and control panel design
• Facilitate the integration of Automation and MES into the site wide OSI Pi Historian system
• Provide technical guidance on DeltaV system configuration for utility and process systems which may monitored and controlled by the DeltaV DCS Clean Utility generation, storage and distribution systems
• Provide guidance and technical direction to the external System Integrator for the generation and testing of the DeltaV DCS software configuration.
• Collaborate with the MES team to facilitate deployment of electronic log books eLogs, and integration with DeltaV

Key Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree or trade qualification in Engineering (Electrical / Chemical / Process Control, or related field).
• Full end to end management of Automation and MES projects
• Knowledge of applicable Regulatory Requirements and Codes of Practices for automated system, including CFR 21 Part 11, GAMP 5 2nd
• Leadership experience with ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, and foster positive interactions with team members and stakeholders.
• Profound knowledge of systems (e.g. SAP, BMS, PCS (e.g. DeltaV), PLC (e.g. Siemens SCADA), OSI PI Historian) and GMP
• Extensive experience in engineering / maintenance preferably in the aseptic manufacturing area
• Ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, and foster positive interactions with team members, project organization and stakeholders

Please note: Only candidates with the legal right to work in Switzerland will be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer permit sponsorship for this role.