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Automation engineer for special machines

ControlTech Engineering AG is a leading engineering company in the region of Northwestern Switzerland. In over 30 years, we have carried out more than 8,000 exciting projects for our customers in the pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, food, beverage, mechanical engineering, energy & environment and transport & logistics industries.

We specialise in the automation of production systems and offer related solutions for industrial IT.

As a family business based in Liestal, we have been putting our customers at the center of our work for over 30 years. CTE stands for sustainable, future-oriented solutions, partnership-based cooperation, in-depth expertise, many years of experience and the highest quality. The basis for this strong performance is our committed and skilled employees. We attach particular importance to their training and further education as well as the promotion of the next generation. In this way, we guarantee our customers optimum and efficient support for their projects from CTE at all times, based on the latest knowledge and the latest standards, regulations and technologies.

Your duties

  • Creation of software design specifications

  • Developing software for PLCs and operating devices

  • Control and parameterisation of servo drives

  • Commissioning and fault analysis

  • Creation and completion of test protocols

  • Documentation of the code changes made and software versioning

Your profile

  • FH or HF degree in systems engineering (automation) or equivalent training

  • Professional experience in special machine or plant construction, preferably in an industrial environment

  • Knowledge of the Siemens TIA Portal and Sinamics systems is an advantage (professional experience or further training)

  • Confident handling of MS Office and IT systems

  • Very good written and spoken German and good English skills

  • Precise, independent and structured way of working, as well as a solution-oriented approach

  • Ability to coordinate, work under pressure and work in a team

  • High level of personal responsibility

  • Competent and professional appearance

We offer

  • A permanent 100% permanent position or a position as a freelancer (starting immediately or by arrangement)

  • Participation in interesting projects involving complex, challenging and varied work in the field of automation from concept to commissioning

  • Extensive training and further education opportunities, which we always support and promote as a future-oriented company

  • Advanced working conditions with flexible working hours and above-average social benefits

  • A pleasant and collegial working environment in which everyone is allowed to make a personal contribution

  • Open communication policy with short decision-making paths and a flat hierarchy

  • Recognition, appreciation and a friendly team spirit that is regularly and proactively promoted through dedicated events

About the company:

ControlTech Engineering AG (CTE) is one of the leading engineering companies in the Northwestern Switzerland region and offers innovative complete solutions for automation and industrial IT (OT). The family-owned company was founded in 1990 and today has over 70 employees. Committed and skilled employees are the foundation of our success. 

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