Automation Engineer
Publication date:
28 February 2025Workload:
100%Contract type:
Permanent position- Place of work:Prilly
Job summary
Join SICPA as an Automation Engineer in Prilly, Switzerland. Be part of a dynamic team enhancing production equipment.
Tasks
- Design and maintain electrical diagrams of production machines.
- Develop and uphold PLC programs using TWINCAT3.
- Ensure compliance with safety and security norms for machines.
Skills
- CFC apprenticeship in automation or equivalent degree required.
- Strong knowledge of electrical schematics and cabling essential.
- Excellent team collaboration and communication skills needed.
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Automation Engineer
Prilly, Switzerland
At SICPA, we drive continuous focus on developing our core solutions and bringing innovation to our production equipment, while improving quality and robustness. This is a great opportunity to join a cross-functional team, interacting with many parties, all focused to achieve a common goal
For the development of our core strategic solutions, we are currently looking for a very experienced, top motivated, hands-on:
ELECTRICAL AND AUTOMATION ENGINEER
ROLE
- Design and maintain electrical diagram of production machines with ePlan Electric
- Design and maintain PLC programs with TWINCAT3
- Ensure the machines follow the security and safety norms
- Create manufacturing documentation
- Handle hardware ordering and reception
- Test functionality, isolate, troubleshoot and solve problems with test instruments
- Support installation and commission of machines (assembly and cabling) for internal use or for client projects
- Work with suppliers and subcontractors worldwide
PROFILE
- CFC apprenticeship in automation, electro-mechanics or equivalent degree
- Bachelor or Master degree in microengineering or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in industry
- Very good knowledge of cabling and wiring, electrical schematic (ePlan)
- Knowledge in PLC programming (TwinCAT 3)
- Knowledge in SolidWorks is an asset
- Able to work in the office and on the field when needed for support
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills with ability to work in a team of diverse skills
- Positive personality who is proactive, flexible and collaborates efficiently with other colleagues
- Autonomous, curious, trustworthy and result oriented
- French fluent, English a plus, any other European language an asset
- Availability to travel internationally if needed
JOIN US
- Our success comes from our highly skilled and talented employees
- Respectful entrepreneurship and a long-term vision are key for success
- Diversity at all levels of an organisation is a strengths
We offer an exciting and challenging role, with great potential for personal development within a unique organization in a fascinating industry. Your file will be handled with upmost confidentiality and discretion.
