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Automation Expert (Pharma) / OSI PI

Inseriert am: 07.06.2019

  • Job TitleAutomation Expert (Pharma) / OSI PI

  • Vacancy Reference Number17505

  • Work SiteSwitzerland / | CHE - All Regions / Basel

  • Contract TypePermanent [Full-Time]

  • Minimum number of years of experience required2 years of experience and more


Our offer



  • A permanent contract with the leader in innovation and high-tech engineering consulting

  • A multi-stage model with career opportunities through specialization prospects, as well as with over 45'000 consultants around the world and revenue of EUR. 2.9 Bn, the Altran Group is the undisputed global leader in Engineering and R&D services (ER&D).

  • In Switzerland, Altran employs more than 250 consultants and aims towards large growth with offices located in Zürich, Basel, Lausanne and Geneva.


Your role



  • Acts as subject matter expert using expertise in the field of Automation (Siemens, Emerson, Allen Bradley, OSI PI, and other Automation hardware, software and modes of networking for DCS and iHistorians), guiding customers regarding automation needs

  • Provide technical support to customers with respect to automation technology to enhance their processes within GxP regulated environment

  • Technical clarification of customer requests (URS, RFQs etc.) in cooperation with local Sales, Application Specialists and Integrated Solutions Sales Managers

  • Designing and implementing OSI PI software solutions leveraging historian data

  • Responsible for phases of the software development lifecycle including technical feasibility study, requirements analysis, high level and low level design

  • Support during technical and commercial customer meetings/contractual negotiations

  • Understanding of Process Design Space and PAT technologies with experience in Validating Software solutions


Your profile



  • MSc degree in electrical or chemical engineering

  • Relevant work experience and with pharmaceutical automation processes

  • 4+ years of related automation / engineering experience, preferably within the biopharmaceutical industry

  • Subject Matter Expert for prior application development using PLC programming (AB Siemens), SCADA, MES (Manufacturing Execution System), OSI PI

  • Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices and NIH guideline for large scale recombinant biological processing including secondary manufacturing such as sterilization, vial filling lines, lyophilizes and packaging equipment

  • Prior experience in a cGMP regulated industry including experience with relevant European regulatory requirements and 21 CFR part 11

  • Familiarity with regulatory expectations regarding electronic records and electronic signatures

  • Ability to follow written procedures and document results in a neat and precise manner.

  • Languages: English Fluent & German is a plus

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