IT OT Engineer in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Backgorund:

We are looking for an Information and Operational Technology Engineer in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing that will join an on-going IT OT virtualization project. The perfect candidate has a Master’s degree in computer science and around 5 years of experience in IT and OT system setup and troubleshooting. Additionally we are looking for someone who is a good and flexible team member for project work.

General Information:

• Start date: asap
• latest Start Date: 1.12.2024
• Planned duration: 12 months
• Extension: possible
• Workplace: Kaiseraugst
• Workload: 100%
• Remote/Home Office: 3 days a week onsite, 2 days remote
• Travel: no

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the planning,delivery, operations and maintenance of IT and OT systems
• Analyze system requirements to create effective IT and OT Infrastructure designs by collaborating with global IT infrastructure
• Develop scripts to automate repetitive tasks improving workflow across departments
• Collaborate with network and cybersecurity experts to integrate automated solutions seamlessly
• Install and verify IT infrastructure for traditional and virtualization environments
• Write IT and OT test for qualification and configuration of the system
• Execute thorough testing protocols to qualify and validate IT and OT system functionality
• Manage change requests for IT tasks
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing IT and OT setups and provide on site local support to manufacturing plants
• Continuously evaluate and update IT and OT systems for efficiency
• Document processes and system configurations following GxP and Computer System Validation requirements
• Contribute to deliver project documentation deliverables
• Collaborate with quality assurance specialist for ensuring Good Manufacturing Practices expectations and quality integrity

Your Profile:

• Master’s degree in computer science + certification in automation engineering or related technologies
• At least 5 years of experience in IT and OT system setup and troubleshooting
• Experience with virtualization infrastructure
• Experience as an engineer in traditional control systems
• Knowledge of the technological needs that determine the decisions taken at the production workshop level
• Proficiency in managing system installation,qualification and validation
• Proficiency in test writings and executions
• At least 3 years of experience in Manufacturing IT and OT
• Proficiency in working in GMP and GxP environment 
• Good experience with network connectivity and cybersecurity ( IT and OT subnets)
• Several years of experience with project work
• Experience with Process Integration Data Historian 
• Experience with shop floor automation systems
• Experience with ServiceNOW
• Experience with eVAL
• Excellent communication skills in German and English