Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer (AI & Digital Manufacturing)

Work with DeltaV, PLCs, AI-powered manufacturing solutions and digital transformation projects in one of Europe's leading biopharmaceutical production sites.

The ITOT Team in Tyrol is looking for an Engineer (DCS, PLC) to join the team and ensure the reliable, GMP‑compliant operation and continuous improvement of automation systems within a modern pharmaceutical production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate, support, and maintain DCS and PLC systems in a regulated GMP environment

Act as technical contact for automation systems and support production during operation and troubleshooting

Design and implement automation changes in line with quality, safety and compliance requirements

Identify and implement improvements to enhance equipment availability and production cycle time.

Execute and support automation‑related projects from design to handover

Create and maintain compliant technical and lifecycle documentation

Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and external partners

Technical education or degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable technical field

Hands‑on experience with DCS and/or PLC systems in an industrial manufacturing environment

Experience working in a GMP‑regulated environment or strong understanding of regulated production requirements (pharma, biotech, chemical, food, etc.)

Ability to support stable operation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of automation systems to ensure high system availability

Experience with incident analysis and troubleshooting in production‑critical environments

Familiarity with change management processes, including documentation, testing, and controlled implementation of technical changes

Understanding of qualification and validation activities for automation systems

Basic experience supporting audits, inspections, deviations, and CAPAs from a technical perspective

Structured, reliable working style with a strong sense of quality, safety, and compliance

Interest in or initial experience with digital tools, data analytics, or AI‑supported solutions in manufacturing, and willingness to continuously learn and adopt new tools, technologies, and ways of working in a modern digital plant

Ability to work collaboratively with Production, Quality, Maintenance, IT, and external service providers

Good communication skills in English and German

Experience with Emerson DeltaV or comparable distributed control systems

Experience in biotechnological or pharmaceutical production (USP, DSP, utilities, clean media, etc.)

Exposure to MES / eBR systems and shopfloor digitalization

Experience coordinating or technically leading small automation projects or change packages

Understanding of OT cybersecurity principles and risk‑based system protection

Experience working with or coordinating external automation service providers

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