Bachem seeks a Mid-level Automation Engineer to manage its Digital Manufacturing and Data Lab in Bubendorf, Switzerland, focusing on Siemens PCS7 systems, digital twins, and IT/OT infrastructure.
This position serves as a central technical hub for the company’s Digital Manufacturing and Data Lab. The engineer bridges the gap between automation hardware and IT systems, enabling experimentation, prototyping, and the scaling of digital solutions across TechOps and manufacturing divisions.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain the lab’s IT/OT infrastructure, including network configurations, virtualized environments, and automation hardware.
- Configure and support Siemens PCS7 ecosystems, including WinCC and Simatic Batch, for pilot and laboratory settings.
- Develop simulation models and digital twins using SIMIT to facilitate virtual commissioning, testing, and training.
- Integrate controllers, field devices, and laboratory equipment into cohesive data and automation networks.
- Create and maintain internal tools, templates, and automation libraries to support lab users.
- Assist engineers and data scientists with system usage, troubleshooting, and experimental setup.
- Contribute to digitalization projects from initial requirement analysis through to prototyping and implementation.
- Manage system documentation, configuration control, and testing protocols.
- Identify and introduce new technologies and best practices to enhance the lab environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
- Practical experience with process control systems, particularly Siemens PCS7, WinCC, and Simatic Batch.
- Familiarity with simulation platforms such as SIMIT or equivalent tools.
- Strong knowledge of automation hardware, PLCs, field instrumentation, and industrial communication protocols like OPC UA, Profinet, and Modbus.
- Competence in IT/OT infrastructure management, including virtualization (VMware, Proxmox), Windows administration, and TCP/IP networking.
- Understanding of data systems (historians, MES) and their integration with automation, including experience with digital twin concepts.
Nice to have
- Solid working knowledge of the German language.
What the company offers
- A dynamic, growing work environment with clear paths for internal career development.
- Access to both internal and external training programs to support professional growth.
- 60% employer contribution to the pension fund, plus options for voluntary additional savings.
- Discounts through the Swibeco benefits platform with various external partners.
- Fresh, healthy meals provided in the staff restaurant and free sports activities on campus.
About the company
Bachem is a leading, innovation-driven company with over 50 years of experience in developing and manufacturing peptides and oligonucleotides. With headquarters in Switzerland and locations across Europe, the US, and Asia, the company supplies products for research, clinical development, and commercial use to pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients worldwide.
- Leading, innovation-driven company specializing in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides.
- Over 50 years of experience and expertise providing products for research, clinical development and commercial application to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide.
- Operates internationally with headquarters in Switzerland and locations in Europe, the US and Asia.
How to apply
Documents to submit:
- Complete application documents
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