Vanguard SystemsVanguard Systems
Industrial integrator · French-speaking Switzerland

Energy integration, industrial automation and maintenance.

Vanguard Systems engineers, integrates and commissions industrial installations in French-speaking Switzerland. Energy metering and supervision, PLC/SCADA programming, then mechanical, electrical and automation maintenance.

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New projects, retrofits, one-off assignments or maintenance contracts.

Tai Van in an industrial energy and utilities installation
10+
years in the field
Design → site
integration and commissioning
Siemens + Rockwell
dual stack expertise
Romandy
near Lausanne

Clients and partners

  • Merck
  • Takeda
  • Applimed
  • Cremo
  • Roduit SA
  • SwissMecanyx
  • ICE Water Management

Industrial projects, from engineering to maintenance.

We connect energy measurements, equipment control and maintenance. A project scoped with your teams in French-speaking Switzerland, with agreed responsibilities and deliverables.

Row of industrial electricity meters

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Industrial energy integration

Audit, metering plan, instrumentation, control and EMS supervision. From measurements to plant modifications and operational follow-up.

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Mechanical and electrical maintenance

Vanguard remains the sole contractor, intervenes as integrator and carries the client warranty. SwissMecanyx provides the agreed parts and mechanical support.

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Industrial automation and PLC/SCADA

Electrical engineering, Siemens and Rockwell programming, supervision, retrofit, FAT/SAT and commissioning. Engineering team reinforcement where needed.

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Industrial robotics and FANUC

A project manager for engineering, cell integration, programming, testing and commissioning. Maintenance and troubleshooting after start-up. Other brands considered for each project.

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Support and troubleshooting

Mechanical, electrical and automation diagnostics, recurring fault analysis and handover to operating teams.

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IT and OT cybersecurity

IT policy, audits, penetration testing and industrial network security.

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Connect energy, automation and maintenance in one project

New projects, revamping and retrofits for industrial sites and utilities in French-speaking Switzerland. Vanguard provides technical leadership and integration within the agreed scope.

  1. 01

    Assess and measure

    Site assessment, available data, metering plan and specifications.

  2. 02

    Integrate and program

    Instrumentation, control, PLCs, SCADA and EMS supervision.

  3. 03

    Test and commission

    FAT/SAT as required by the project, backups, documentation and team handover.

  4. 04

    Monitor and maintain

    Energy follow-up, preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnostics and agreed updates.

The quote defines deliverables, allocated capacity, testing and responsibilities. Panel building, specialist electrical work and mechanical work are assigned according to the project, with the required partners and authorisations. Maintenance terms are defined in the contract.

Acceptance can be followed by a mechanical, electrical and automation maintenance contract. Covered equipment, backups, visits and support terms are defined with operations. General service hours are 07:00 to 19:00 every day.

Project leadership and coordination · Organisation and partners

On-site work: Vaud, Valais, Geneva, Fribourg, Neuchâtel and Jura. Authorised secure remote access where the installation allows it.

Reference from Tai Van’s career

Merck Serono · Corsier-sur-Vevey, canton of Vaud, French-speaking Switzerland

2023-2024

Tai Van led the project and carried out the integration, testing and documentation for HVAC control changes at the Merck Serono site in Corsier-sur-Vevey. The work covered operational analysis, control changes, deployment and documentation handover within the site's regulated environment. Result: more than 30% lower energy consumption for the air handling units.

This result concerns the air handling units in this assignment. It is not a savings commitment for another site.

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Energy audits · Industry & utilities

Know where to act before choosing the work.

Ventilation, pumping, compressed air, heating and cooling: the audit connects consumption to how the site actually runs. We compare readings, schedules and settings with production needs.

You receive an action plan distinguishing settings, maintenance and investment. Each estimate states its assumptions and the measurements still required.

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In your report

01Baseline

Consumption, uses, schedules and measurement scope.

02Prioritised actions

Settings, maintenance, repairs and projects to assess.

03Decision and follow-up

Costs, savings assumptions, constraints and verification indicators.

Maintenance & partner workshops

Mechanical work, electrical systems and technical follow-up.

A drive fault, a worn part or a poorly adjusted utility cannot always be resolved in a PLC. We coordinate the response with the relevant trades and your production constraints.

Define my maintenance scope
01

At your site

Equipment review, diagnostics, work preparation and follow-up of mechanical, electrical and automation faults.

02

With SwissMecanyx

SwissMecanyx supplies the agreed parts and mechanical support. Vanguard remains the sole contractor, intervenes as integrator and carries the client warranty.

03

Over time

Maintenance planning, documentation, critical spares and intervention reviews. Utilities consumption is part of the follow-up.

Installation monitoring

Connect energy, maintenance and operation

Work scoped with your teams, documented findings and clearly identified outstanding items.

Interior of a bright, modern factory
Measure
Consumption

Define a baseline and track operating conditions to compare consumption.

Maintain
Technical equipment

Connect checks, interventions and equipment history.

Document
Work carried out

Record modifications, completed checks and outstanding items to follow up.

In the field

Diagnostics, settings, maintenance and energy monitoring: the work we can take on. Illustrative photographs.

Operator in protective gear supervising a plant

Diagnostics and commissioning

Observe operation, record faults and define return-to-service checks with your teams.

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Pneumatic automation cell on a conveyor line

Automation and settings

Connect sensors, actuators and program logic to understand a sequence and prepare changes.

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Modern food production hall

Production and utilities

Review energy uses, operating conditions and metering needs before proposing actions.

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Technician studying a drawing under workshop lighting

Maintenance and mechanical work

Prepare interventions, parts and workshop work based on equipment condition.

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Network patch panel and structured cabling

Industrial networks and systems

Document equipment, communications and access to prepare work on the OT network.

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Our method

How we work.

A baseline, prioritised interventions and follow-up of their effects.

We measure

We compare consumption, production schedules, equipment condition and available data. Missing measurements are identified.

We carry out the work

Settings, maintenance, repairs or engineering work: each action has a scope, an owner and conditions for return to service.

We track the results

Consumption, incidents and equipment condition are reviewed over time. Findings inform the maintenance plan and future investment.

Vanguard coordinates interventions with your teams and the partners involved.

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Technical expertise

Prepare your audits and interventions.

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Practical guide

Energy integration: from metering to maintenance

Meters, PLC/SCADA, controls, testing and maintenance: agree on deliverables for an industrial energy integration project in French-speaking Switzerland.

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Who delivers the work

Technical leadership and project delivery

Tai Van leads engineering, integration and testing within Vanguard’s scope. Site teams, OEMs and specialist partners are coordinated according to the mandate. The proposal specifies deliverables, the skills to mobilise, scheduling and responsibilities.

Background and credentialsReferences and assignmentsProject organisation and partners

Frequently asked questions

What clients ask us most often.

Can you deliver an energy, automation and maintenance project in French-speaking Switzerland?

Yes. We define the scope, then deliver the agreed engineering, metering, PLC/SCADA control, testing and commissioning. Energy follow-up and maintenance can continue after the project. Specialist work packages, partners, access and responsibilities are specified in the quote.

Can you lead a project involving several contributors?

Yes, within the agreed scope. The mandate can include coordination of OEMs, integrators, site teams and specialist partners, with defined interfaces, tests and document deliverables. Required skills, availability and scheduling are established during scoping.

Are you a design office or an integrator?

We carry out engineering and technical integration through testing and commissioning. The quote defines the work packages we take on, work assigned to partners and interfaces with your teams. Reinforcement of your engineering office is also available.

Where does energy fit in?

It is our specialty: metering, real-time supervision (EMS), analysis of energy use and follow-up after the work. Savings remain tied to measurements and the site's operating conditions. The approach can support an ISO 50001 energy management system.

How does an engagement start?

We review the need, installation and available documentation. The proposal defines the selected studies, work, programming, tests and responsibilities. After agreement, we deliver that scope through the agreed handover; monitoring and maintenance can follow.

Where do you work?

On site in French-speaking Switzerland: Vaud, Geneva, Fribourg, Neuchâtel, Valais and Jura. Remotely wherever authorised secure access is available. Our administrative address is in Lausanne.

Which PLC and SCADA platforms do you master?

Siemens (PCS7, WinCC, TIA Portal, S7) and Rockwell (ControlLogix, FactoryTalk, PlantPAx). Also Beckhoff TwinCAT, Emerson DeltaV, Wonderware/AVEVA, Ignition. We never default you to a vendor for commercial reasons.

Do you work in pharma / GMP environments?

Yes. 10+ years in GMP environments: GAMP5, 21 CFR Part 11, ISA-88, FAT/SAT and IQ/OQ/PQ documentation. Pharma sites in the Lake Geneva and Basel areas.

Do you do OT cybersecurity?

Yes. CAS in industrial cybersecurity, IEC 62443 expertise, network segmentation, hardening. From policy to technical implementation.

What are your lead times?

Initial response within 4 hours from 07:00 to 19:00, every day. For an accepted urgent request in French-speaking Switzerland, remote or on-site intervention within 48 hours, subject to access and safety constraints. This does not guarantee restoration of service.

Contact

An energy, automation or maintenance project?

Tell us about your site, equipment and priorities. We will define the scope of the first assignment with you.

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