Apply now »

Head SCADA Engineering

Founded in 1968, SKAN is a pioneer in cleanroom equipment and the development of isolators for the pharmaceutical industry. Innovative products, tailor-made solutions and an effective service organisation have made SKAN a market leader and a key partner to industry and research laboratories.

 

At SKAN, healthy growth is important to us. We are always looking for talented individuals to fill a wide range of roles. Apply now!

 

 

Overview

 

For the further growth, strategy development and implementation of the SCADA department, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Head SCADA Engineering to complement our Process Solutions division and further expand our automation expertise. In this role, you will be responsible for the timely and cost-effective execution of SCADA projects, computer system validation and further development of the SCADA platforms, including SKAN's digitalization strategy.

 

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Lead, mentor, and inspire the SCADA team (approx. 18 employees)
  • Responsible for project resource allocation, with evenly distributed workloads
  • Cost-center management
  • Develop relevant working and documents processes for platform SCADA engineering and maintain process interfaces
  • Foster a collaborative and quality focused team culture that encourages continuous improvement and professional growth
  • Responsible for a high standard in quality of team deliverables
  • Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular performance evaluations and define yearly targets
  • Ensure an agile team structure, with project- and supporting roles
  • Monitor and track team performance in projects, employee development and strategic initiatives
  • Collaborate with other relevant departments, other SKAN locations and external partners
  • Ensuring process tests based on given system architecture as well as GMP and standard-compliant qualification

 

 

Hardskills

 

  • Completed Engineering degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering or other relevant engineering fields (FH/university)
  • 10+ years of experience as automation professional, and 5+ years with management experience in automation technology or a similar professional environment 
  • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Proven ability to lead and inspire a team, with strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Customer-focused mindset with a passion for high quality
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization
  • Fluency in English, knowledge of German an advantage

 

 

Softskills

 

  • Natural leadership personality
  • Creating sustainable relationships, beyond departmental boundaries
  • Independent and meticulous way of working
  • High level of personal responsibility; solution-oriented
  • Visionary way of thinking
  • Competent appearance towards customers (internal and external)
  • Cooperation with our automation teams in Germany, USA and Japan
  • Willingness to travel worldwide approx. 10%

 

 

We offer you

 

  • An open and collegial corporate culture 
  • Room for ideas  
  • Short decision-making processes and flat hierarchies
  • Open communication policy
  • 6 weeks holiday and the possibility of additional days off
  • Participation in sports and leisure activities

 

To apply, please upload your complete application documents (resume, diplomas and testimonials) on our career portal. For questions please contact Ivana Batt.

 

Apply now »