Senior Automation Engineer
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and talented Senior Automation Engineer to join our growing team in Basel, Switzerland. With excellent people skills, you have a proven ability to work in partnership at all levels.
With high levels of commitment, your responsibilities will include leading various stages of projects from concept to completion. This is an opportunity to be involved in a dynamic engineering department with exposure to multiple projects in the Biopharma, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences sectors.
Who we are
PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 4,000+ people. We are world leaders in the pharma, food, medtech and mission critical sectors. From our network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US, we work with the world's leading organisations.We are focused on growing a sustainable business centered around our people, our clients and trade partners.
Our Vision is to be a highly valued and creative delivery partner, building a more sustainable world with our clients. To achieve this our people are key!- - Automation and Control system design for industrial automation equipment from concept stage.
- Liaise with clients and the project design team to develop control system design specifications.
- Select and manage automation contractors through the project life cycle.
- Review and comment on system integrator and vendor design documentation.
- Liaise with automation vendors and keep up to date with the latest automation technology trends.
- Attend control system hardware and software FAT’s.
- Provide on-site support during installation, commissioning and SAT’s.
- Your Profile
- 8+ years’ in Automation Engineering in system design for industrial automation equipment ideally within Life Sciences sector such as Pharma and Biotech but Food, VetPharma, Dairy, Brewery are also highly relevant
- Degree or technical apprenticeship in Electronics/Systems, Mechatronics, Software Architecture, Automation and/or Measurements and Controls Technology
- Experience in automation system architecture & design, requirements & specification development (incl. vendor/SI management) for Industrial Control Systems such as PLC/DCS
- Good understanding of panel drawings and P&ID’s
- General knowledge of instrumentation interfaces (I/O lists, signals, loops / field device integration) is an advantage.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Professional working proficiency in English and German
- Flexibility for occasional travel
Why PM Group?
As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy.
Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.
PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.