On Lead - Robotics and PLC Engineer

On; Schweiz; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

On is seeking a robotics and PLC engineer to lead the development of footwear manufacturing machines. You will program robots, deploy new procedures, and bridge software and hardware across digital and physical domains.

You will work with ABB robotics, use CODESYS, Python, and digital twins to scale prototypes to production. This role requires 6+ years in industrial automation, a mechanical engineering degree, and travel up to 20%.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics or related field.
• 6+ years in industrial automation or innovation-focused environment.
• Proven expertise in programming and deploying industrial robots.
• Experience implementing robust, scalable workflows for novel applications.
• Strong: quality standards and precision engineering impact.

Aufgaben

• Robot Programming & Integration: introduce routines, update controllers, integrate hardware.
• PLC Innovation: use CODESYS and various protocols; bridge PLC with high-level languages like Python.
• Digital Twin Facilitation: manage digital twin environments and calibrations.
• Kinematic Simulation: conduct reachability studies for hardware design.

Kenntnisse

Robotics programming

Industrial automation

CODESYS

Python integration

Digital Twin

Kinematic simulation

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or Robotics

Tools

ABB Robotics

PLC programming

Python

Jobbeschreibung

Take the leap and redefine the future of sports goods production with us. Lead groundbreaking projects to develop and scale cutting-edge processes and products. Invent, optimize, automate and develop machines, to shape the future of manufacturing. Beside concept development and prototyping of new manufacturing technologies on a lab scale, you will lead the technology engineering, development scale up towards commercial production.As a robotics and PLC engineer you will work closely on the development of new footwear manufacturing machines. You realize early concepts and help to develop them to production by programming and deploying new procedures and routines. You act as a link between computational design and machine engineering. You introduce new robot routines, program PLC's but also help troubleshoot and identify improvements to be applied.

Your Mission

• Robot Programming & Integration: Act as the subject matter expert for industrial manipulators. You will introduce new routines, update controllers, and integrate new hardware into the manufacturing ecosystem.
• PLC Innovation: Beyond standard logic, you will leverage CODESYS and various communication protocols. You’ll find creative ways to bridge PLC systems with high-level languages like Python to unlock new capabilities.
• Digital Twin Facilitation: Serve as the critical link between software engineering and physical hardware. You will manage digital twin environments and ensure precise calibration across systems.
• Kinematic Simulation: Conduct reachability studies on parametrized models to guide hardware design and ensure mechanical optimization before a single part is built.
• Knowledge Leadership: Act as a technical mentor and consultant for designers and operators, ensuring the team has the support needed to navigate complex automated systems.

Your Story

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of professional experience in industrial automation or a related innovation-focused environment.
• Proven expertise in programming and deploying industrial robots.
• Demonstrated success in implementing robust, scalable workflows for novel or first-of-their-kind applications.
• Strong understanding of how quality standards and precision engineering impact the final product.
• Ability to thrive in innovation-driven environments with demanding timelines and high-quality standards.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge software development and mechanical engineering teams.
• Availability to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Proven track record of creating reliable, scalable operating procedures for pioneering applications.
• Experience with ABB Robotics is highly valued.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Meet The Team

As a member of the Innovation Technology team, you will join a multidisciplinary collective of experts redefining the future of sports goods manufacturing. We bridge the gap between digital theory and physical reality by building bespoke machinery, processing novel materials, and leveraging advanced modeling and simulation. Our mission is to unlock the potential of next-generation manufacturing, developing the custom software and engineering workflows needed to scale high-performance products

What We Offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically - to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.