Basel, Switzerland

Automation Engineer

 Job Description:

Job Description:

PDP are currently seeking a highly skilled DeltaV Automation Engineer to join our team for an exciting project in Switzerland.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the Process Design Team to translate P&IDs into Automation Process/Functional Descriptions, serving as an interim document between P&IDs, Process Technical Specifications, Process Flow Diagrams, and Automation Functional Specifications.
  • Act as the interface between Process Engineering (for the EPCM) and the Automation System Integrator, effectively communicating process operation and interpretation into DeltaV system design within an S88 structure.
  • Utilize experience in Automation design for Black and Clean Utilities in the Lifesciences/Pharma/Biotech industry, including WFI, Purified Water, Clean Steam, Chiller Controls, and Process Air Distribution.
  • Assist in translating Process Design into Process Narratives/Functional Descriptions, collaborating with the Process Design Team to facilitate the creation of Automation Functional Specifications (FS).
  • Provide support to the Commissioning Team for DeltaV-related troubleshooting and implementation of corrections via Change Controls.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Minimum BS in Engineering or Facility Management, preferably in Chemical, Mechanical, Facility, Industrial, Quality, or Pharmaceutical Engineering.
  • Languages: Fluent in English (speaking and writing).
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in Biotech or Pharmaceutical cGMP environments is required.
  • Broad knowledge of engineering disciplines, automation, commissioning, compliance, qualification, and quality aspects of biopharma or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  Required Skills:

Automation