Automation Technician
Switzerland, Neuchâtel, Neuchatel
Pharmaceutical
Human Resources
Date of last update: 19/03/2026 2026-06-19
Job description
Automation OT Technician
Primary Duties
As part of the Automation group, this technician provides technical support for the existing OT infrastructure, cybersecurity and IT part of the PCS system.
Responsibilities
- 90% IT/OT activities, Coordination, Investigation
- 10% Training and administrative tasks
Education and Experience Requirements
Critical / Key skills:
- Industrial IT/Automation OT degree (CFC or ES Technician) or equivalent
- Preferably 2-3 years of experience in pharmaceutical/chemical/ food industry
- Knowledge of GMP environment and required change management/validation process
- Good experience with the Microsoft tools
Languages:
- French (Fluent)
- English (Technical skill)
Key Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
- Experience with patching processes (Windows & Application updates, including assessment antesting)
- Experience with Data management and layers (OPC UA)
- Experience in writing functional and design specifications
- Dynamic and willing character with a strong team spirit
- Technical curiosity and ability to learn and share skills
- Methodical and rigorous in work with an ability to analyse / solve problems
- Knowledge and use of standard IT tools
A plus would be:
- Experience with cybersecurity management
- Experience with networks (routing, subnets, VLANs, firewall rules, ?) and industrial networks (Etherne IP)
- Experience with Linux (OS & applications updates and support)
- Knowledge of Automation OT software and tools (SCADA, HMI, communication protocols)
- Knowledge of databases management and rules (Oracle and MS SQL)
Complexity and Problem Solving
- Find appropriate solutions to meet the user requirements from technical
- Identify priorities in collaboration with superior and users
Internal and External Contacts
- IT department contacts
- Manufacturing contacts
- Process/Site Engineering contacts
- Validations contacts
- Quality contacts
- Suppliers contacts
Routine activities:
- Providing technical support for the OT infrastructure
- Working with multi-disciplinary teams:
- Working closely with the Change Control owner to implement requirements
- Preparing the final technical documentation
- Review and approval of documentation
- Challenge oriented, able to work autonomously
- Providing support in case of audits
If you are interested and believe you can be a good fit, do not hesitate to apply or contact me directly.

