
Automation Engineer
Artelia • Monthey, Wallis, Switzerland
Role & seniority: Senior Automation Engineer (specialized in Foxboro or DeltaV); lead automation/EIA work packages within ARTELIA Industrie Suisse SA.
Stack/tools: Foxboro or DeltaV DCS; PLC programming (Siemens Step7 advantageous); third-party DCS interfaces; documentation: FDS/HDS/SDS; FAT/SAT; IQ/OQ; EIA/EMSR engineering.
Top 3 responsibilities
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Define automation architectures, engineer/configure/optimize Foxboro/DeltaV systems, and participate in migrations/upgrades.
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Lead automation/EIA work packages; act as technical interface across process, electrical, and mechanical teams; prepare and review deliverables.
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Project coordination: monitor schedule/costs, interface with clients, propose optimized solutions, mentor junior engineers, and support commissioning/start-up.
Must-have skills
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Extensive hands-on experience with Foxboro or DeltaV (DCS) in industrial environments.
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PLC programming knowledge (Siemens Step7 welcome).
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Ability to define control/instrumentation philosophies; strong technical documentation (FDS/HDS/SDS); IQ/OQ/commissioning activities; on-site execution.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with EIA/EMSR development; cross-DCS interfaces; client-facing project coordination; prior work in process industries (e.g., chemicals, refining, pharma).
Location & work type: Based in Monthey, Switzerland with possible Basel-region placement; assignments at industrial client sites in French-speaking Switzerland and occasional travel ac
Full Description
Company Description Who are we?
We are an engineering group and a key player in the fields of building, water, energy, environment, industry, and mobility.
100% owned by our employees, we are united by a shared passion: practicing a profession that combines the art of designing with ingenuity and executing with commitment. Our 10,000 employees, spread across more than 40 countries, create solutions every day for a positive future, addressing strategic challenges for both the planet and humanity. Our teams operate on a human scale, fostering close relationships, daily interactions, and knowledge sharing. As part of this position, you will be joining ARTELIA INDUSTRIE, which consists of 850 passionate employees across more than 30 locations in France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Morocco. Together, we design, adapt, and modernize industrial facilities to meet the challenges of tomorrow: production, economic performance, energy transition, and installation safety.
Recognized expertise: We excel in implementing various production processes by leveraging our in-depth expertise in equipment, piping, mechanics, electricity, instrumentation, automation, metal structures, civil engineering, and construction.
A diverse range of activities, from large-scale projects to local initiatives: Our teams work in strategic sectors such as Refining and Carbon Recycling, Petrochemicals, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Nuclear, Gas, Offshore, Aerospace, Rail, Shipbuilding and Space, Steelmaking, Mining, Microelectronics, and Defense. For ease of reading, inclusive writing has not been used in this job posting; the masculine form applies equally to women, men, and non-binary individuals. Job Description
Your team
- You will strengthen the ARTELIA Industrie Suisse SA team in Monthey, with the possibility to be based in the Basel region, within a fast-growing industrial engineering environment.
- We deliver challenging projects in industrial plants and process industries, both as EPC/turnkey support and on-site technical assistance, across the full project lifecycle: feasibility, engineering, detailed design, execution and commissioning.
- To support our growth, we are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer specialized in Foxboro or DeltaV, able to contribute both technically and in the leadership of automation work packages.
Your responsibilities
- Automation & Process Control
- Perform functional analysis and define automation architectures
- Engineer, configure and optimize Foxboro and/or DeltaV systems
- Participating in migrations, upgrades and revamping projects
Program and commission PLC systems (advantage: Siemens Step7) Interface with third-party DCS platforms when required Preparing FDS, HDS and SDS documentation Execute FAT, SAT as well as IQ/OQ and commissioning activities EIA / EMSR Engineering Define control and instrumentation philosophies Verify input data and compliance with applicable standards Contribute to EIA/EMSR architecture design Ensure quality of detailed engineering deliverables Act as technical interface with process, electrical and mechanical teams Project coordination & client interface (hybrid role) Act as the main technical contact for the client Lead automation / EIA work packages according to your seniority Monitor schedule, costs and progress Propose and present optimized technical solutions Support and mentor junior engineers On-site activities Assignments at industrial client sites in French-speaking Switzerland and occasionally across Switzerland Participation in commissioning and plant start-up Provide technical support during operation when required Qualifications
Your team
- You will strengthen the ARTELIA Industrie Suisse SA team in Monthey, with the possibility to be based in the Basel region, within a fast-growing industrial engineering environment.
- We deliver challenging projects in industrial plants and process industries, both as EPC/turnkey support and on-site technical assistance, across the full project lifecycle: feasibility, engineering, detailed design, execution and commissioning.
- To support our growth, we are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer specialized in Foxboro or DeltaV, able to contribute both technically and in the leadership of automation work packages.
Your responsibilities
- Automation & Process Control
- Perform functional analysis and define automation architectures
- Engineer, configure and optimize Foxboro and/or DeltaV systems
- Participating in migrations, upgrades and revamping projects
Program and commission PLC systems (advantage: Siemens Step7) Interface with third-party DCS platforms when required Preparing FDS, HDS and SDS documentation Execute FAT, SAT as well as IQ/OQ and commissioning activities EIA / EMSR Engineering Define control and instrumentation philosophies Verify input data and compliance with applicable standards Contribute to EIA/EMSR architecture design Ensure quality of detailed engineering deliverables Act as technical interface with process, electrical and mechanical teams Project coordination & client interface (hybrid role) Act as the main technical contact for the client Lead automation / EIA work packages according to your seniority Monitor schedule, costs and progress Propose and present optimized technical solutions Support and mentor junior engineers On-site activities Assignments at industrial client sites in French-speaking Switzerland and occasionally across Switzerland Participation in commissioning and plant start-up Provide technical support during operation when required Additional Information ARTELIA social commitment Joining ARTELIA means growing together with simplicity.
What makes us different
- A responsible and sustainable company fully owned by its employees
- Active skills development policy
- Individual career paths
- Strong knowledge-sharing culture
- International environment
- ARTELIA is committed to diversity. All applications will be reviewed equally, regardless of gender, age, disability or social background
Type of contract: Unlimited contract