Automation Engineer (h/f/d) — Givaudan
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Join us and celebrate together the beauty of the human experience. Participate in creation for happier and healthier lives, with the love of nature. Together, with benevolence, humility and adventure, we propose innovations for food, design inspired fragrances and develop solutions for beauty and well-being. There are so many things to discover in our 79 production sites worldwide and famous for their cutting-edge processes and procedures. So much to learn from brilliant leaders and thoughtful colleagues with whom to explore your ideas and drive your ambitions. Every day, your energy, personality and determination will shape our future and make a difference for billions of people. Our world is enriched by your differences. We're Givaudan. Human by nature. Automation Engineer (h/f/d)
- Your next job? As Automation Engineer (h/f/d) in Vernier, you are attached to our Engineering & Maintenance department and you report to our Automation Team Lead. You will be in charge of participating in projects and maintenance activities aimed at improving production and safety processes and you will be an expert in automation. Are you interested in this job? This could be the perfect opportunity if, as for us, your goal is always to meet the needs of customers and to touch the emotions of the world around you. Your Main Mission
- Collaborate in the development of functional specifications and technical documentation, and implement or have implemented automated systems of production facilities in accordance with specifications;
- Participate in project teams for new installations;
- Estimating the costs and time required to complete studies and work;
- Ensure interfaces with other relevant services;
- To be the driving force for proposals on automation and external providers;
- Supervising the work of outside companies related to automation;
- Provide support on long-term maintenance issues;
- To achieve, maintain and improve the programming of control systems in collaboration with other services;
- Establish and participate in continuous improvement projects;
- Standardize processes, operating and design principles, and create or update corresponding standards;
- Provide technological monitoring and lead working groups;
- Apply quality procedures and instructions related to the function;
- To apply the standards and procedures in force within the department;
- Participate in the courses offered;
- Solve problems using a combination of standard or adapted procedures;
- Increase the agility of our processes to improve our customer service. You? Do you want to evolve and shape your career in your own way? Do you want to integrate a company that promotes teamwork? Would you like to collaborate and learn with a team as qualified as they are passionate about their profession? Then join us and give your career meaning! Give us your complete file, CV, Letter of motivation, diploma! Your
- Profile
- You are entitled to a degree from Engineer in the Automation sector or to an equivalent training;
- You have at least 6 years experience in a similar function ideally in a chemical environment;
- You have significant operational experience in revetting projects in the production or industrial environment;
- You have good control of PLC and DCS systems, including EMERSON DeltaV, Siemens Step 7 Professional, TIA Portal, WinCC, AVEVA Citect SCADA and AVEVA Plant Scada and good knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL) and VB.NET;
- You have a perfect command of French and a very good command of English (Minimum B2);
- You are a structured, methodical person capable of working independently, with a pronounced sense of responsibility;
- With a laid and synthetic mind, you can analyse situations with hindsight and make appropriate decisions;
- You are assertive and able to position yourself confidently against your interlocutors in order to advance the projects;
- You demonstrate a proactive attitude to the changes and ongoing improvements to the site. By virtue of its activities, Givaudan is subject to the regulations of OFAC (Federal Civil Aviation Office). In this context, we inform you that an extract of the criminal record will be required at the end of the recruitment process. Our benefits Participation in the health insurance premium Caisse de Pension advantageous Staff shop, access to Givaudan products Sports and leisure activities Business restaurant with reduced prices Are you interested in this exciting challenge? We look forward to receiving your application! Be sure to attach your CV, cover letter, diplomas and work certificates. At Givaudan, you contribute to creating unique sensory and olfactory experiences that touch and inspire the daily lives of many people around the world. We are inspired and driven by a team spirit that allows us to evolve, collaborate and value our skills by joining diverse, qualified and passionate teams, regardless of their region or division in the company. Our world is enriched by your differences. Givaudan is committed to equal opportunities. Therefore, we accept applications regardless of cultural and social origin, gender, age, religion or gender identity. We also have a safe working environment, progressive working conditions and are certified as an employer guaranteeing equal pay for men and women.
Job details
- Company: Givaudan
- Position: Automation Engineer (h/f/d)
- Location: Vernier, Switzerland, Geneva
- Salary: CHF 71'000 - 107'500 (source unverified)
- Sector: Flavors & Fragrances (chemicals / FMCG ingredients)
- Posted on: 2026-06-10
- Expired on: 2026-09-24
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