Automation Technician (m/f/d)

Your Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a highly technical and regulated industrial OT environment

• Exposure to multidisciplinary projects involving OT, IT, Manufacturing, Engineering, Validation and Quality

• Hands-on involvement in OT infrastructure, patching, data communication and GMP-related Change Control activities

• Opportunity to develop expertise across automation, industrial IT, cybersecurity and industrial networking

• Autonomous and challenging role with close collaboration across technical and business teams

Your Duties:

• Provide technical support for the OT infrastructure in a regulated industrial environment

• Coordinate and perform IT/OT activities and technical investigations

• Manage Windows and application patching activities, including assessment, testing and implementation

• Support OT data management and communication layers, including OPC UA

• Prepare functional and design specifications as well as final technical documentation

• Work closely with Change Control owners to implement technical requirements in compliance with GMP processes

• Review and approve technical documentation

• Collaborate with IT, Manufacturing, Process/Site Engineering, Validation, Quality and external suppliers

• Analyse technical issues, identify appropriate solutions and prioritise activities with users and management

• Provide technical support and documentation during audits

• Work autonomously while contributing actively to multidisciplinary teams

Your Qualifications:

• Degree in Industrial IT / Automation OT (CFC, ES Technician or equivalent)

• Solid experience in the pharmaceutical, chemical or food industry

• Knowledge of GMP environments, including Change Control and validation processes

• Experience with Windows and application patching, including assessment and testing

• Experience with data management and communication layers, particularly OPC UA

• Experience writing functional and design specifications

• Very good knowledge of Microsoft and standard IT tools

• Fluent French and technical English

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical and rigorous approach

• Autonomous and curious personality with a strong team spirit and willingness to learn and share knowledge

About Hays:

With over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and chemical industry as well as in biotechnology and medical engineering, we know the key contacts at companies that are recruiting for challenging jobs with real potential. The current high demand for staff has opened up exciting opportunities for dedicated experts who want to develop professionally and to further their careers. As recruitment specialists with an international network of contacts, we can offer you decisive advantages – completely free of charge. Register with us and reap the benefits of interesting job offers that match your skills and experience.