Automation OT Technician

Drive IT-OT Innovation in Critical Manufacturing Systems

Join a dynamic team in Neuchatel, Switzerland, to support critical manufacturing systems for a leading life sciences organisation. This role focuses on IT-OT activities, coordination, and investigation within a manufacturing environment, requiring technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Candidates must hold the right to work in this location or possess an EU passport.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate IT-OT activities and investigations.
• Provide technical support for the OT infrastructure.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including IT, manufacturing, engineering, validation, and quality departments.
• Work closely with the Change Control owner to implement requirements.
• Prepare, review, and approve technical documentation.
• Offer support during audits.
• Identify priorities and propose solutions to meet user requirements.

Essential Skills and Requirements

• Background in Industrial IT-Automation OT (degree or equivalent qualification).
• Knowledge of GMP environments and change management-validation processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools.
• Experience with patching processes, Windows application updates, and testing.
• Familiarity with data management and layers such as OPC UA.
• Ability to write functional and design specifications.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluent in French; technical proficiency in English.
• Dynamic, team-oriented, and eager to learn and share knowledge.
• Methodical and rigorous approach to work.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cybersecurity management.
• Knowledge of networks, including routing, subnets, VLANs, firewall rules, and industrial Ethernet/IP networks.
• Familiarity with Linux OS, applications updates, and support.
• Understanding of Automation OT software and tools such as SCADA, HMI, and communication protocols.
• Knowledge of database management systems like Oracle and MS SQL.