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Automation OT Engineer (M/W/D)
Tasks:
As part of the Automation group, this engineer provides technical support for the existing OT infrastructure, cybersecurity and IT part of the PCS system and expertise in project related to system improvement: Systems lifecycle and upgrades, also data management definition for new equipment.
50% Project Management
40% IT/OT activities
10% Training and administrative tasks
Qualification:
Industrial IT/Automation OT degree or equivalent
Preferably 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical/chemical/ food industry
Good knowledge of GMP environment and required change management/validation process
Good experience with project management in Automation
OT Experience with OT lifecycle management and upgrades (Windows OS, Linux)
Experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi management
Experience of OT/IT architectures (routing, subnets, VLANs, firewall rules, …) and industrial networks
(Ethernet IP)Experience with databases (Oracle and MS SQL)
Experience of cybersecurity management
Experience with patching processes (Windows/Linux & Application updates, including assessment and testing)
Knowledge of Automation OT software and tools (SCADA, HMI, communication protocols)
Knowledge of Data management and layers
Experience in writing functional and design specifications
Methodical and rigorous in work with an ability to analyse / solve problems
Knowledge and use of standard IT tools
French (fluent) and English (technical skills)
Requirements:
Start: 01.05.2026
Duration: 26.12.2026
Capacity: 5 days per week
Location: Neuchatel, Switzerland
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