Location : Switzerland (various project locations)
Company : Fortil Switzerland
Employment Type : Full-time
About us
Fortil is a fast-growing engineering and consulting firm with a mission to drive innovation and excellence across technical industries. In Switzerland, we partner with leading companies in the construction, infrastructure, energy, and industrial sectors to support them in delivering high-impact and complex projects. Our team is made up of talented, entrepreneurial engineers who thrive in dynamic environments and value purpose-driven work.
Position Overview
We are looking for a skilled Automation Engineer to join our Swiss team and contribute to high-tech projects in the medical field. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience programming automation systems, particularly Rockwell and / or Siemens PLCs, and is passionate about advancing life sciences through innovative engineering solutions.
Your Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize automation solutions for systems used in Pharma, MedTech, Biotech, or Medical Devices
- Program and troubleshoot Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) and / or Siemens PLCs and HMI systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including process, validation, and quality engineers
- Support installation, commissioning, and qualification of automated systems
- Maintain documentation in compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements
- Contribute to continuous improvement and digitalization initiative
Your Profile
Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation, ideally in regulated environments (pharma, biotech, MedTech, or medical devices)Strong programming skills in Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) and / or Siemens PLCsExperience in GMP-compliant environments and system validation is a strong assetProject management experience is a plusKnowledge of or interest in robotics is a plusFluent in English,German and / or French is an advantageWillingness to travel within Switzerland for on-site project supportWhat We Offer
Work on innovative projects at the forefront of life sciences and healthcareJoin a collaborative and expert team within a fast-growing international groupPersonalized career development and continuous technical training