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Engineering & Automation Specialist

ID:  1918
Date of Posting:  Oct 1, 2025
Business Area:  Manufacturing
Job Type:  Direct Employee
On site / Remote / Hybrid:  On Site
Location: 

Basel, CH

Territory: 
Full-Time or Part-Time:  Full Time
Seniority:  Mid-senior

With its beginnings in a family run pharmacy in Correggio, Italy in the 1920s, Recordati is now a global pharmaceutical company, listed on the Italian stock exchange, with over 4,500 employees and turnover of over Euro 2bn.

We are a group of like-minded, passionate individuals who go to extraordinary lengths for our patients, customers, partners, investors and the people across the globe who we serve. We develop and commercialise medicines to serve people living with common diseases, as well as those living with some of the rarest, in around 150 countries.

At Recordati, our mantra is simple. We’ve always believed that health, and the opportunity to live life to the fullest, is a right, not a privilege. Whether that is for common diseases or the rarest – we want to give people the opportunity to be the best version of themselves.

This drive will never stop. Together, we will always be reimagining tomorrow – with new ideas, new technologies and new innovations to fight diseases.

Recordati. Unlocking the full potential of life.

Job Purpose

As part of the “Tactical Manufacturing” team, the employee is involved in the support and implementation of both internal and external projects. In this context, they assume technical responsibilities as well as, where applicable, direct or indirect leadership duties within the engineering domain, with the aim of driving technical improvements, increasing efficiency, and promoting sustainable solutions in the production environment.

The employee is also responsible for ensuring the availability and operational functionality of the assigned production equipment. This includes troubleshooting, performing maintenance activities, and conducting periodic reviews. These tasks are subject to specific GMP and GDP requirements and must be carried out in accordance with applicable SOPs and instructions.

In addition, the employee assumes responsibilities related to the production-specific automation and IT infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and implement internal and external engineering projects within the assigned operational area.
  • Supervise and coordinate external personnel during maintenance periods.
  • Develop and implement technology-driven solutions to support manufacturing excellence.
  • Perform and oversee maintenance and repair activities to ensure equipment reliability.
  • Collaborate actively with the Quality organization to uphold high pharmaceutical standards.
  • Co-manage automation systems and IT infrastructure supporting manufacturing operations.
  • Participate in on-call duties and respond to emergencies as required.
  • Ensure full compliance with labor laws, safety regulations, and internal standards.

Required Education

  •  University or technical degree in the field of engineering and/or automation

Required Skills and Experience

  • Experience: Several years of hands-on experience in engineering and automation, including preventive maintenance. Proven ability to lead teams (directly and indirectly) to optimize equipment availability.
  • Pharma Expertise: Strong background in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with advanced knowledge of GMP / GxP standards.
  • Soft Skills: Excellent collaboration and communication skills. Ability to motivate cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Quality Systems: Advanced expertise in Preventive Maintenance, Deviation and CAPA Management.

Technical Competencies

Required Behaviours and Competencies

Required Languages

  • Languages: Fluent in German and English written and spoken.

Travel required in %

At Recordati we believe in people! Inspired by our purpose - unlocking the full potential of life - we are committed to creating a diverse environment and cultivating a culture of inclusion. We strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs, enabling our employees to bring their whole selves to work and develop their potential.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, develop and reward without regard to, amongst others, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, race, ethnicity, political or religious belief.

If you are looking to join a company where you can try new things, speak openly, and be bold, we invite you to apply today.

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