EI&C Software Application Engineer (7112)

Role Overview

Join an international company operating in a highly regulated industrial environment to support the development, integration, maintenance, and qualification of software applications within manufacturing and automation settings. This position is 100% site-based in Visp, initially offered for 12 months with the possibility of extension. You will work at the interface between Software Engineering, Automation, Manufacturing, IT, and Quality, contributing to the reliability and continuous improvement of systems that support production activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, maintain, and enhance software applications supporting manufacturing and automation processes.
• Design, implement, and integrate solutions connected to DCS, MES, historians, databases, and other manufacturing systems.
• Develop software and scripting solutions using technologies such as C#, SQL, PowerShell, and VBA.
• Support interfaces and data exchange between OT and IT systems.
• Prepare software design specifications, functional specifications, technical documentation, and other engineering deliverables.
• Perform software testing, commissioning, qualification, and deployment activities.
• Troubleshoot software and system issues and participate in root cause investigations.
• Maintain and improve existing applications to ensure reliability, performance, and usability.
• Collaborate closely with Automation, Manufacturing, Validation, Quality, and IT teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support software lifecycle management, change management, and version control activities.
• Ensure that solutions comply with applicable GMP, data integrity, cybersecurity, and company requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Solid IT background with practical knowledge of software development, databases, networking, and system integration.
• Professional experience with automation and/or manufacturing systems, such as DCS, MES, historians, or comparable platforms.
• Hands-on programming or scripting experience with several of the following: C#, SQL, PowerShell, VBA.
• Experience with software application lifecycle management and application support.
• Previous experience working in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Good understanding of software testing, troubleshooting, and system integration.
• Experience creating technical and/or GxP-compliant documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English and/or German.