Automation Technician
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Location
- Romanshorn
- Company
- Sika Gesellschaften in der Schweiz, Kreuzlingerstrasse 35, 8590 Romanshorn
- First posted
Automation Technician (m/f/d)
Sika is a specialty chemicals company, a global leader in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in construction and industry. Sika is present worldwide with subsidiaries in 103 countries, produces in over 400 factories, develops innovative technologies for customers around the globe, and thus contributes significantly to the sustainable transformation in the construction and transport sectors. The more than 33,000 employees generated a turnover of CHF 11.20 billion in 2025.
Automation Technician (m/f/d)
Company Description
Sika is a specialty chemicals company, a global leader in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in construction and industry. Sika is present worldwide with subsidiaries in 103 countries, produces in over 400 factories, develops innovative technologies for customers around the globe, and thus contributes significantly to the sustainable transformation in the construction and transport sectors. The more than 33,000 employees generated a turnover of CHF 11.20 billion in 2025.
For our production at the location in Romanhorn TG, at the beautiful Lake Constance, we are looking for a helpful and friendly team player as an Automation Technician (m/f/d).
Attractive pension fund model with individual premium design
Strong team culture and short decision-making paths for efficient working
Flexible working time models with a 40-hour week for a balanced work-life balance
Free coffee, water & tea available
Subsidized catering options from FELFEL ()
Free parking spaces available
Job Description
Independent management or participation in the processing of automation projects
Participation in continuous process improvement in production
Creation and updating of technical documentation, circuit diagrams, and software documentation
Design and modeling of individual parts and assemblies
Hardware-oriented programming as well as development of further software solutions
Know-how transfer to colleagues and participation in technical training programs for internal specialists and production employees
Supervision of automation apprentices
Qualifications
Completed training in the field of automation technology, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a comparable qualification
Sound experience in PLC programming, ideally with Beckhoff TwinCAT
Knowledge of C++, C# as well as frontend technologies (HTML, CSS) is an advantage
Experience in CAD design with VISI or comparable software
Sound knowledge in the operation, programming, and optimization of linear robots (e.g., Wittmann, Krauss-Maffei, or comparable manufacturers) as well as 6-axis robots (e.g., Stäubli, Kuka, or comparable manufacturers)
Experience in the optimization and supervision of production and automation systems
Structured, independent way of working with high personal responsibility
Strong communication skills and enjoyment of working in a team
Willingness for continuous further training
Additional Information
Trust is the most important thing to us. We trust in your abilities and enable many creative spaces for you - anew every day.
Uncomplicated managers who give trust and create a family atmosphere with a friendly tone make working at Sika special - many of us call it the Sika-Spirit.
A fair employment package with good social benefits.
Contact: Sika, as an innovative employer, offers employees interesting development opportunities in an international environment. Wisler () knows further details about the position and will be happy to tell you more about the Sika-Spirit. Your application reaches us safely online on our company website ()
For this job advertisement, we only want direct applications!
We offer competitive compensation based on local market standards and the specific areas of responsibility for each position. Compensation is based on the skills, responsibility, education, and/or further training relevant to the position. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation systems in accordance with applicable laws, the chemistry collective agreement, and regulations. jpidfd7b14ejm jit0624jm jiy26jm
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