Automation Project Manager

Rossens, Switzerland

About Us

ILC Dover, an Ingersoll Rand company, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative solutions for the biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device and aerospace markets. For more than 25 years, we have been at the forefront of the industry in single-use technologies for powder and liquid handling, in particular in providing facilities for powder handling and powder/liquid mixing, addressing the most complex bioprocess challenges in the life sciences. We continue our mission: to provide tailor-made containment solutions, so that you can accomplish yours, provide life-saving therapies.

About the position

As an Automation Project Manager, you play a central role in the management of complex technical projects related to industrial automation. You are responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of projects from the design phase to commissioning at the customer's site. You will also provide technical support, guaranteeing the quality, compliance and performance of the installations delivered.

Responsibilities

• Project management: planning, budget monitoring and meeting deadlines

• Electrical design: selection of components, schematics, safety loops

• Design automation: program structure, process design, network topology, communication interface

• Programming of PLCs and HMI interfaces (TIA Portal – Siemens)

• Commissioning of the systems (FAT/SAT) in-house and at our customers' sites

• Writing of technical documentation associated with the installations (functional specification, user manuals, IQ/OQ/PQ, SDS, HDS, SDS)

• Support to the sales team in the selection of components, cost evaluation and estimation of engineering time for our automation solutions

• Post-installation technical support for delivered solutions

Desired profile

• HES engineering degree or ES technician degree in automation (or training deemed equivalent)

• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation, including programming Touch Panels and data exchange between systems is desired

• Mastery of Siemens PLCs and development under TIA Portal

• Knowledge of Rockwell and Allen Bradley automatons is a plus

• Fluency in English (C1 level) required; Good knowledge of German is an asset

• Knowledge of Good Automated Manufacturing Practices (GAMP) is an asset

• Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 requirements is an asset

Key Competencies

• Sense of organization, rigor in execution, analytical and synthesis skills

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team

Travel

• One-off trips (around 10%) in Switzerland and abroad as part of the commissioning of the facilities

What we offer

• A position of responsibility, varied and stimulating, with a great deal of autonomy

• A modern, bright and friendly working environment, as well as free parking

• 5 weeks of vacation, flexible hours and possibility of telecommuting

• 10% of salary in the form of shares after one year of seniority