Automation Technician

Are you technically skilled, enjoy thinking in solutions, and want to not only accompany automation projects but take responsibility for them yourself from planning to successful commissioning? Then a versatile task awaits you here at the interface between engineering and production. With your know-how in PLC programming, drive technology, and machine automation, you will actively contribute to the further development of modern production plants. Company Info Our client is an internationally active industrial company headquartered in Eastern Switzerland. The company develops, produces, and sells high-quality products made from the sustainable raw material wood and stands for innovation, quality, and long-term oriented corporate development. For the engineering department, we are looking for an experienced and motivated personality who implements technical projects independently and continuously develops modern production plants. What the company offers • A demanding and versatile position in the field of engineering • An innovative and dynamic working environment • Modern technologies and demanding automation projects • A lot of personal responsibility from planning to commissioning • A varied activity at the interface between development and production • A committed and experienced engineering team • Flat hierarchies and an open communication culture • Good career and development opportunities in an internationally active company • The opportunity to actively help shape technical improvements • A modern, sustainable, and future-oriented industrial environment Our client wishes • Completed training as an Automatiker • Sound knowledge in automation and PLC programming • Experience with Codesys and Siemens controls • Knowledge in the area of safety controls • Practical experience in drive technology, pneumatics, and hydraulics • Experience in creating electrical schematics with E-Plan • Knowledge in robot programming, ideally with ABB • Confident handling of relevant standards and guidelines for machine safety • Knowledge in, among others, EN60204-1, EN61439 and other relevant safety specifications • Good MS Office skills • A strong technical understanding • Experience in project management or a good understanding of structured project work • An independent, reliable, and solution-oriented way of working • High teamwork skills and enjoyment in collaborating with internal and external specialist departments • Readiness for on-call duty as well as occasional assignments on Saturdays or during company holidays by arrangement What awaits you • You plan and realize demanding automation projects from start to finish • You take on tasks from electrical planning through to control system construction to programming • You carry out commissioning and accompany the handover to production • You repair and maintain machine controls in compliance with all relevant regulations and safety guidelines • You continuously develop existing machines and production plants • You develop technical improvement suggestions to increase productivity, availability, and efficiency • You advise and support partner companies within the group regarding technical issues • You work closely with the internal maintenance department and other engineering specialists • You ensure clean archiving and filing of all technical documentation • You maintain drawings, electrical schematics, pneumatic schematics, and programming codes • You take on on-call duty together with your colleagues • You actively contribute your experience and, with your work, contribute to the technical further development and success of the company Ready for a versatile automation task with responsibility and technical creative freedom? For the first contact, your CV or a short message is sufficient. We look forward to meeting you.