Descripción
Take a key role in developing and supporting manufacturing software applications and IT/OT integrations within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment.
EI\&C Software Application Engineer
Job description:
* Develop, configure, maintain, and enhance automation and manufacturing software applications.
* Design and integrate solutions connected to **DCS, MES, historians, databases, and manufacturing systems**.
* Develop applications and scripts using **VBA, PowerShell, C\#, SQL**, and Git\-based version control.
* Create functional specifications, software design specifications, and other **GxP\-compliant engineering documentation**.
* Support interfaces, data exchange, and integration between **OT and IT systems**.
* Execute software testing, commissioning, qualification, validation, and deployment activities.
* Troubleshoot application, interface, database, and system issues and support root cause investigations.
* Improve existing applications to increase reliability, performance, maintainability, and user experience.
* Ensure compliance with **GMP, data integrity, cybersecurity, change management, and software lifecycle requirements**.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary project and operational teams throughout the full system lifecycle.
About the customer:
Our client is an international organization within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector, with a strong presence in Switzerland. The Visp site supports large\-scale manufacturing, technology transfer, and major investment in modern facilities and automation infrastructure. Teams work across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Validation, and Project Management to deliver safe, compliant, and reliable solutions. The environment is technically demanding and strongly focused on GMP, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, offering exposure to significant CAPEX projects and advanced automation technologies.
Requirements:
* Degree in **Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology**, or a related discipline.
* Strong IT and software engineering background, including databases, networking, system integration, and application support.
* Experience with manufacturing and automation platforms such as **DCS, MES, or data historian systems**.
* Practical knowledge of **VBA, PowerShell, C\#, and SQL**.
* Understanding of software lifecycle management, version control, and structured application support.
* Experience working in **GMP\-regulated environments** and preparing GxP\-compliant documentation.
* Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
* Fluent **English and/or German**.
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