PLC & SCADA Training for Basel Professionals
CPD Accredited Industrial Automation Training for Basel Professionals
Live online sessions from Basel, Switzerland | In-person available in Milton Keynes, UK
Industrial Automation in Basel
Basel is the global capital of the pharmaceutical industry, home to Roche and Novartis, two of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies. The Basel chemical corridor extending into Germany and France hosts dozens of chemical and life sciences companies whose automated production lines, batch reactors, and cleanroom environments all depend on PLC and SCADA systems. EDWartens delivers CPD accredited online PLC and SCADA training from our UK centre, directly relevant to Basel's pharma automation requirements.
Key Industries in Basel
Major Employers
Also Serving
Lörrach (Germany) · Weil am Rhein · Muttenz · Pratteln · Allschwil · Reinach
The Automation Landscape in Basel
Basel is the global capital of pharmaceutical manufacturing, with Roche and Novartis — two of the world's five largest pharma companies — both headquartered here. Roche's Kaiseraugst and Basel production sites manufacture diagnostics and biologics on PLC-controlled lines meeting the world's most stringent GMP standards. Novartis' campus produces small-molecule and biologic drugs with automated batch reactors, lyophilisers, and aseptic filling. Lonza's nearby Visp facility is the world's largest contract manufacturer of biologic drugs. Endress+Hauser at Reinach develops process instrumentation integrated with PLC systems. Syngenta and Clariant operate speciality chemical plants in the Basel corridor.
Did You Know?
Roche's Basel campus produces diagnostic reagents and pharmaceutical products worth over CHF 20 billion annually, with every batch controlled by PLC systems validated to GAMP 5 standards — requiring complete electronic traceability of every process parameter for regulatory compliance.
Career Outlook in Basel
Basel pharmaceutical automation engineers earn €75,000–€100,000 (CHF equivalent), with Roche and Novartis offering the most competitive packages globally. Basel's tri-national location (Switzerland, France, Germany) creates an enormous catchment of employers. A UK CPD-accredited qualification with batch-processing knowledge is directly applicable to Basel's pharma sector, where English is the standard scientific and engineering language.
Real Automation Projects in Basel
The skills you learn with EDWartens are directly applicable to these types of projects happening in and around Basel.
Roche Kaiseraugst diagnostics production with PLC-controlled automated liquid handling and quality-tested packaging
Novartis Basel biologic drug substance production with Emerson DeltaV batch automation and GAMP 5 validation
Lonza Visp large-scale mammalian cell-culture bioreactors with PLC-controlled fed-batch processing and CIP/SIP
Endress+Hauser Reinach process instrument calibration with PLC-automated test rigs for flow, level, and pressure sensors
Our Courses
Training Programmes for Basel Professionals
Professional Module
PLC, SCADA, HMI & FactoryIO
- Duration: 5 Working Days + Online Recorded Sessions
- Language: English
- Delivery: 100% Live Online — join from Basel
- Covers: Siemens TIA Portal, SCADA, HMI, FactoryIO
- Certificate: CPD Accredited
AI Module
AI in Industrial Automation
- AI & Machine Learning for Automation
- Computer Vision for Quality Inspection
- Predictive Maintenance with AI
- CPD Accredited Certification
What You'll Learn in the Professional Module
A comprehensive 5-day intensive programme with online recorded sessions covering everything from PLC fundamentals to advanced SCADA systems — designed to make you job-ready.
Day 1–2: PLC Fundamentals
- •Siemens S7-1200 & S7-1500 hardware
- •TIA Portal software setup & navigation
- •Ladder Logic & Function Block programming
- •Digital & analog I/O configuration
Day 3: Advanced PLC Programming
- •Structured Text (ST) programming
- •Timer, counter & comparator functions
- •Data handling & memory management
- •Program debugging & testing
Day 4: SCADA & HMI Systems
- •WinCC SCADA configuration
- •HMI screen design & navigation
- •Alarm management & trending
- •Data logging & historical reports
Day 5: Networking & Projects
- •PROFINET & PROFIBUS protocols
- •Ethernet/IP communication
- •PLC-to-PLC data exchange
- •Network troubleshooting techniques
Online: Simulation & Assessment
- •FactoryIO 3D simulation
- •Real-world automation scenarios
- •Conveyor, sorting & batch processes
- •Final capstone project & assessment
Career & Certification
- •CPD Accredited certificate
- •CV building & LinkedIn optimisation
- •Interview preparation & mock interviews
- •Direct introductions to hiring employers
Automation Opportunities in Basel
The industrial automation sector in Baselis growing rapidly. Here's why PLC and SCADA skills are in high demand.
€40k – €85k
Average automation engineer salary range in Switzerland
Career Roles Available in Basel
Basel Industry Demand
The Pharmaceuticals (Roche, Novartis), Chemical, Life Sciences sectors in Basel are actively investing in automation. Companies like Roche, Novartis, Syngenta regularly recruit PLC and SCADA engineers.
Average salaries for automation engineers in Switzerland range from €40,000 to €75,000, with senior roles commanding €80,000+.
The UK faces a shortage of over 20,000 automation engineers, making this one of the fastest routes to employment after training.
Technologies Covered
Why Train Now?
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All courses are delivered as live online sessions in English with limited seats per batch for personalised attention. Join from Basel — no travel required.
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Why EDWartens
Why Basel Engineers Choose EDWartens
CPD Accredited
Internationally recognised CPD accreditation, valued by UK and European employers.
Hands-on Labs
Real Siemens S7-1200/1500 PLCs, Allen-Bradley, SCADA systems, and FactoryIO simulation.
Career Support
Dedicated placement team connecting graduates with employers like Roche and Novartis.
Online Access
Join live online sessions from Basel. In-person training available at our Milton Keynes, UK centre.
Online Training Available from Basel
Join our live sessions from Basel, Switzerland. All course materials, lab simulations via FactoryIO, and instructor interaction are available online. In-person training is also available at our Milton Keynes, UK centre for those who prefer hands-on equipment access.
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Training from Switzerland — How It Works
Joining from Baselis simple. Here's the step-by-step process for international students.
Enquire & Book
Enquire & book your spot online
Get Materials
Receive course materials and software access
Join Live Sessions
Join live online sessions from Basel (Mon–Fri, UK time)
Hands-on Projects
Complete hands-on projects with instructor guidance
Get Certified
Receive CPD certificate and career support
Payment: in GBP via bank transfer or card (approx €2,499)
Frequently Asked Questions
PLC Training in Basel — FAQs
Can I take PLC training from Basel?
Yes — EDWartens delivers live online PLC and SCADA courses accessible from Basel. Our training covers the PLC programming and batch-processing fundamentals essential for Basel's pharmaceutical sector. In-person training at our Milton Keynes centre is available via Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport.
What PLC skills are needed for Basel's pharma sector?
Basel pharma employers need engineers skilled in batch process automation (ISA-88), PLC programming, SCADA/HMI design, GAMP 5 validation, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance. Our courses provide the foundational PLC and SCADA skills that are prerequisite for these pharma-specific specialisations.
What are pharmaceutical automation salaries in Basel?
Basel pharmaceutical automation engineers earn €75,000–€100,000 (CHF equivalent), the highest pharma automation salaries in the world. Roche, Novartis, and Lonza compete aggressively for talent. Even junior PLC engineers with pharma experience start above €65,000 in the Basel area.
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