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Incyte

Biopharmaceutical company pursuing drug discovery.

Senior Engineer Automation

Controls & Automation EngineeringUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeYverdon-les-Bains, SwitzerlandNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Engineering educational background, preferably in Automation, Electrical, Biology, or Chemical Processing.
  • At least 7 years of total experience in automation engineering, including at least 5 years in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing environment.
  • Hands-on experience with various automation systems.
  • Experience with DCS/PCS and PLC systems, and good knowledge of Rockwell and Siemens platforms. Knowledge of other platforms is an advantage.
  • Good knowledge of hardware and virtualization of automated systems.
  • Good knowledge of biotech processes, utilities, and HVAC equipment.
  • Good understanding of electrical standards.
  • Good project management skills and good knowledge of design, construction, and C&Q activities.
  • Fluency in French and English.
  • Broad knowledge of pharmaceutical quality, manufacturing, and GLP/GCP/GMP practices.

Responsibilities

  • Work with automation, manufacturing, process engineering, and IT stakeholders to execute daily operational activities.
  • Manage risk analysis activities related to automation systems.
  • Act as system owner and ensure the compliant state of assigned site automation systems.
  • Maintain and continuously improve facility automation systems, including building management systems, process automation, and clean utilities automation.
  • Work independently and supervise activities of contractors, automation vendors, or internal resources.
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures to ensure the compliance and management of automation systems.
  • Work with the Production team to minimize potential manufacturing process interruptions.
  • Participate in the on-call service at a rate of 7 days per month.
  • Lead assigned projects from requirements definition through project completion, lead internal and external resources, and build, maintain, and present project schedules and status to higher-level management.
  • Interact with interdisciplinary stakeholders to ensure proper and compliant execution of assigned projects.
  • Act in accordance with compliance and legal requirements and company guidelines.
  • Follow EHS rules and promote a safe and SOP-compliant mindset.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of automation platforms other than Rockwell and Siemens is an advantage.

About the Company

Incyte

Biopharmaceutical company pursuing drug discovery.

Incyte develops and sells medicines by discovering and developing new drugs, focusing on diseases in inflammation, autoimmunity, and blood cancers. Its core product, Jakafi (ruxolitinib), is a JAK1/2 inhibitor approved to treat a rare blood cancer and works by blocking JAK enzymes to reduce abnormal blood cell growth. The company also expands its pipeline through research collaborations, partnerships, and acquisitions, such as the 2024 purchase of Escient Pharmaceuticals to strengthen its inflammation and autoimmune portfolio. Unlike some competitors that rely mainly on internal programs, Incyte combines in-house discovery with external collaborations and strategic deals to grow its drug candidates from early research to approved therapies. The goal is to deliver medicines that help patients with serious diseases by building a diverse, clinically validated portfolio of treatments through internal efforts and partnerships.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Wilmington, DE
Founded
1991

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