Automation OT Technician (m/f/d)
Ready to drive IT-OT innovation and support critical manufacturing systems for a leading life sciences organisation in Switzerland? Proclinical is seeking an Automation OT Technician to join a dynamic team in Switzerland, Neuchatel. In this role, you will focus on IT-OT activities, coordination, and investigation within a manufacturing environment. This position requires technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location or hold an EU passport.
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Responsibilities:
- Coordinate IT-OT activities and investigations.
- Provide technical support for the OT infrastructure.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including IT, manufacturing, engineering, validation, and quality departments.
- Work closely with the Change Control owner to implement requirements.
- Prepare, review, and approve technical documentation.
- Offer support during audits.
- Identify priorities and propose solutions to meet user requirements.
Key Skills and Requirements:
- Background in Industrial IT-Automation OT (degree or equivalent qualification).
- Knowledge of GMP environments and change management-validation processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft tools.
- Experience with patching processes, Windows application updates, and testing.
- Familiarity with data management and layers such as OPC UA.
- Ability to write functional and design specifications.
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Fluent in French; technical proficiency in English.
- Dynamic, team-oriented, and eager to learn and share knowledge.
- Methodical and rigorous approach to work. Preferred Skills:
- Experience with cybersecurity management.
- Knowledge of networks, including routing, subnets, VLANs, firewall rules, and industrial Ethernet/IP networks.
- Familiarity with Linux OS, applications updates, and support.
- Understanding of Automation OT software and tools such as SCADA, HMI, and communication protocols.
- Knowledge of database management systems like Oracle and MS SQL.
Automation OT Technician Salary: Highly Competitive Job type: Contract Discipline: Automation Location: Switzerland Neuchâtel, Switzerland Posting date: 05 Nov 2026 Reference: 71263 Apply for this job Shortlist
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