Automation Engineer - Data Analytics & AI (m/f/d) - Schaftenau, Tirol

Job Description Summary

As an Automation Engineer specializing in Data Analytics and AI, you will play a key role in designing and delivering scalable manufacturing analytics solutions, with a primary focus on Large Molecules and support for other data-driven domains. In this hands-on position, you will manage development activities, ensure smooth operations, and drive continuous improvement across systems and processes. Working closely with cross-functional teams—including Architecture, Data Science, DevOps, Security, and Product Owners—you will contribute to innovative, industry-aligned solutions that create measurable business impact.

 

Job Description

Major Accountabilities:

• Design and develop modular, maintainable software solutions for Manufacturing and cross-functional initiatives.
• Participate in workshops, provide estimates, and propose solutions.
• Maintain code repositories, address bugs and security issues promptly.
• Apply and promote best practices in software development.
• Collaborate with teams across Security, Compliance, Engineering, and Product Management.
• Enable cloud-based data solutions for analytics and integrations.
• Support migration of manufacturing platforms to the cloud.
• Ensure solutions align with architecture, data strategy, and deliver business value.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field with a strong focus on IT/Data.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in customer-facing IT roles is a plus.
• Solid foundation in data engineering, including data management, data analysis, and backend system design.
• Hands-on experience with Data & Analytics solutions (descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive).
• Previous experience in manufacturing within the healthcare industry is a plus.
• Familiarity with D365 and experience driving AI/ML projects (including Generative AI) are desirable.

You’ll receive:
In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development opportunities as well as worldwide career possibilities within the Novartis group. In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is € 65.605,54  year (on a full-time basis). In most cases, the actual salary will be higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications and individual competencies.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Adjustments for Applicants with Disabilities:
If because of a medical condition, physical disability or a neurodiverse condition you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please reach out to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request as well as your contact information. The support which we can provide will include advice on suitable positions as well as guidance at all stages of the application process. Austrian law provides candidates the opportunity to involve the local disability representative, Behindertenvertrauensperson (BVP), in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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Skills Desired

Api (Application Programming Interface), Api (Application Programming Interface), Automation, Back-End Development, Business Continuity, Change Control, Chemistry, Design Development, Electronic Components, General Hse Knowledge  , Including Gdp, Java (Programming Language), Knowledge Of Capa, Knowledge Of Gmp, Kubernetes, Managing Performance Improvement, Manufacturing Production, Mathematical Optimization, Project Commissioning, Project Engineering, Project Execution, Reactjs, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Scheduler {+ 2 more}