Senior Process Automation Engineer (DSP)

Responsibilities

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for downstream processing (DSP) automation within a major CAPEX project.
• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions (Level 0–2.5) for chromatography, filtration (UF/DF, TFF), and purification processes.
• Translate process requirements into automation concepts, batch logic, and control strategies.
• Review and optimize automation designs and system architectures in collaboration with external partners.
• Integrate systems into the overall automation landscape, including DCS, PLC, MES, and Historian.
• Ensure strict compliance with GMP, GAMP5, data integrity, and validation requirements.
• Coordinate and lead external engineering firms, system integrators, and contractors.
• Support the project lifecycle from the initial concept phase through commissioning, qualification, and handover.

Requirements

• Degree in automation, chemical engineering, biotechnology, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of automation experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Deep expertise in downstream process automation (chromatography, filtration, and purification).
• Proficiency with Siemens PCS7, PCSneo, TIA Portal, and WinCC.
• Experience with MES, historian, and data/PAT integration.
• Solid understanding of GMP, GAMP5, and CQV processes (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Proven experience working on large-scale CAPEX projects and within interdisciplinary teams.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in German is a plus.

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape a greenfield peptide production site.
• High-impact role within a strategic, large-scale CAPEX program.
• A dynamic and rapidly growing work environment.
• Flexible working conditions and professional development opportunities.

About the Company

Bachem is a leading, innovation-driven company specializing in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides. With over 50 years of expertise, Bachem provides products for research, clinical development, and commercial application to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide. The company operates internationally with headquarters in Switzerland and locations across Europe, the US, and Asia.