Automation Technician

Job Description:
At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world.

Our Technical Operations division develops, manufactures and supplies high-quality products so our patients can live better lives. Creating and delivering life-changing products means getting it right first time is a shared responsibility, so our global manufacturing teams work closely together to ensure quality, accuracy and safety at all times. That means a culture of empowerment, where speaking up is valued, and growth and development are constant.

Ferring+You

We are currently looking for a motivated Automation Technician to take part to our site’s operations, to achieve our results and to contribute to our different production lines smooth running and improvement.

Your day at Ferring- Ensure equipment and automation facilities proper maintenance- Repair, maintain, analyse and improve the entire machine park including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic elements (electrical, automation and instrumentation)-
- Report the deviations observed on the installations and participate in the analysis of these and in working groups focused on problem solving and continuous improvement- Update of the technical documentation PLC programming on Siemens iFix supervision programming- Ensure compliance with GMP ATEX SIL regulations- Applies and follow GMP and EHS rules- Participate in the on-call service (Piquet)

Behind our innovation There’s you- CFC automation engineer and/or significant experience in industrial automation maintenance- 2 years minimum of experience in operational automation systems- Fluent in French (spoken & written), English is a plus- Knowledge of Siemens industrial PLCs and iFix supervision- Knowledge of regulated environments, ideally pharmaceutical manufacturing or packaging

People come first at Ferring- Get inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love- Our inclusive support package - “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role. Available to all employees after the first year of employment- Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents- Extended support on family building journey

Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring + You.

Behind our purposeThere’s you

If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply

We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.

**Location**:
Switzerland SMP - St Prex