Automation Engineer

Join Galderma and Help Shape the Future of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

At Galderma, we are committed to advancing dermatology through science, innovation, and operational excellence. As we continue to invest in our manufacturing capabilities and digital transformation journey, we are looking for an Automation Engineer to join our growing team in Uppsala.

This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of pharmaceutical automation. You will work with advanced technologies in a highly invested and transformation-driven manufacturing environment, where innovation is encouraged and continuous improvement is part of the everyday culture.

The Role

As an Automation Engineer at Galderma, you will play a key role in driving the reliability, performance, and continuous development of our manufacturing automation systems. Working closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and other cross-functional teams, you will support and enhance critical systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA platforms, MES integrations, and related infrastructure.

In this role, you will troubleshoot complex technical challenges, implement system upgrades, and contribute to the successful delivery of automation and capital investment projects. You will help ensure that our manufacturing operations remain GMP-compliant while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, and digital capabilities across the site.

As Galderma continues its growth journey, you will have the opportunity to influence the future of manufacturing by introducing modern automation solutions and supporting the development of a more connected, data-driven, and smart production environment.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize manufacturing automation systems

Program, configure, and support PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions

Drive automation-related improvements to enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency

Support the execution of capital projects, from design through implementation and commissioning

Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and external suppliers

Ensure automation systems operate in compliance with GMP requirements

Support MES and Historian integrations and data connectivity initiatives

Contribute to digitalization, standardization, and smart manufacturing initiatives

Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement across manufacturing operations

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation, Control, or Electronics Engineering

Minimum 3 years of automation experience within a regulated industry, preferably pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing

Strong hands-on troubleshooting experience within automated manufacturing environments

Experience from capital projects and automation system design

Experience working cross-functionally in manufacturing organizations

Fluent English communication skills

Required Technical Skills

Proficiency in PLC programming, preferably Siemens platforms

Experience with HMI and SCADA systems such as WinCC, iFIX, or Wonderware

Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Data Historians

Experience with Level 2 integrations between automation systems, MES, and Historian platforms

Preferred Qualifications

Experience from digital transformation, Industry 4.0, and Smart Factory initiatives

Experience working in innovative, high-performing engineering environments

Knowledge of industrial networking and cybersecurity

Experience with IoT integration and connected manufacturing solutions

Understanding of GMP and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements

Experience migrating OT systems to modern infrastructure platforms

Swedish language skills

Who You Are

To succeed in this role, you are:

Solution-oriented and proactive

Comfortable taking ownership and driving results

Skilled at managing projects and coordinating multiple stakeholders

A collaborative team player who works effectively across functions and cultures

Able to navigate ambiguity while driving structure and standardization

Curious, eager to learn, and passionate about continuous improvement

Energized by working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Why Join Galderma?

Galderma is in an exciting phase of growth and transformation, making this an exceptional opportunity for an automation professional who wants to make a real impact.

Here, you'll work with advanced manufacturing technologies, contribute to major investment projects, and help shape the future of pharmaceutical production in a company where innovation, quality, and patient impact are at the center of everything we do.

The role might be filled before last publishing day. So please send in your application

Ready to advance automation and drive the next generation of manufacturing at Galderma? We'd love to hear from you.