Automation Engineer: PLC & UX for Scalable Automation

RHI Magnesita; Hünenberg; Hybrid; CHF 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexibility: 40.5 hours/week

Mobile working options

6 weeks holiday

Excellent public transport connections

Training and development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

RHI Magnesita in Hünenberg is seeking an Automation Engineer to drive PLC-based controls and UX development for modular automation platforms. The role blends hands-on engineering with product development, requirements engineering and technology evaluation, promoting reusable, scalable solutions across regions and product lifecycles.

You will work with internal teams and partners, contributing to model-based development and automated PLC code generation to enable AI-supported engineering methods.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in a technical field relevant to automation.
• Proven PLC programming and industrial automation experience.
• Fluent knowledge of IEC 61131-3 programming languages.
• Strong understanding of industrial communication and system integration.
• Willingness to travel to customers and sites as needed.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain PLC-based control systems for machines and processes.
• Design intuitive HMI and UX solutions for safe, efficient operation.
• Define functional concepts and reusable software modules for modular platforms.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and automation solutions.
• Evaluate technologies and components, providing make‑or‑buy guidance.
• Support testing, commissioning and continuous improvement through the lifecycle.

Kenntnisse

PLC programming

Industrial automation

HMI/UX design

IEC 61131-3

Industrial communication

Willingness to travel

Ausbildung

Degree in automation engineering or related technical field

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Beckhoff TwinCAT

B&R Automation Studio

CODESYS

Profinet

EtherCAT

OPC UA

MQTT

Jobbeschreibung

RHI Magnesita in Hünenberg is seeking an Automation Engineer to drive PLC-based controls and UX development for modular automation platforms. The role blends hands-on engineering with product development, requirements engineering and technology evaluation, promoting reusable, scalable solutions across regions and product lifecycles.

You will work with internal teams and partners, contributing to model-based development and automated PLC code generation to enable AI-supported engineering methods.