Automation Engineer - PLC & UX, Process Automation (all genders)

RHI Magnesita; Hünenberg; Híbrido; CHF 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexibility: 40.5 hours/week

Mobile working options

6 weeks holiday

Excellent public transport connections

Training and development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

PLC programming

Industrial automation

HMI/UX design

IEC 61131-3

Industrial communication

Willingness to travel

Educación

Degree in automation engineering or related technical field

Herramientas

Siemens TIA Portal

Beckhoff TwinCAT

B&R Automation Studio

CODESYS

Profinet

EtherCAT

OPC UA

MQTT

Descripción del empleo

Your position

As Automation Engineer within the PLC & UX Controls, Process Automation skill pool, you will play a key role in building the future automation capabilities of our Competence Center. You will develop robust control solutions, intuitive user interfaces and scalable automation architectures for products, machines and integrated systems.

Hybrid

Hünenberg | Full time

Start: By agreement

By agreement

Combining hands-on engineering with product development, requirements engineering and technology evaluation, you will work closely with internal teams and external partners to transform engineering solutions into modular, standardized and reusable platforms deployable across regions and throughout the product lifecycle.

You will also contribute to a modern engineering environment based on model-based development and automated PLC code generation, creating the foundations for AI-supported engineering methods.

Your tasks

• Developing and maintaining PLC-based control systems for machines, intelligent handling systems and process automation applications
• Designing intuitive HMI and UX solutions to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Defining functional concepts, interfaces and reusable software modules for modular product platforms
• Translating business and customer requirements into technical specifications and automation solutions
• Evaluating, testing and qualifying technologies, software components and automation solutions from external providers and providing fact‑based recommendations for integration or make‑or‑buy decisions
• Supporting testing, commissioning, documentation and continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle

Your profile

• Degree in automation engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, computer science, systems engineering or a comparable technical field
• Practical experience in PLC programming and industrial automation, ideally in machinery, plant engineering or heavy industry
• Knowledge of common PLC development environments and programming languages according to IEC 61131-3
• Understanding of industrial communication systems, machine interfaces and system integration
• Willingness to travel occasionally to customers, partners, production sites and regional organizations

Languages

English – fluent; German or additional languages are an advantage

Nice to have

Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT, B&R Automation Studio, CODESYS or similar platforms; industrial communication protocols (e.g. Profinet, EtherCAT, OPC UA, MQTT); safety PLCs, simulation and virtual commissioning; robotics, industrial cybersecurity and modular machine architectures; experience working with OEMs and technology partners.

Our offer

We offer a competitive salary package that reflects your qualifications and experience and aligns with current market values.

Benefits

• Flexibility: 40.5 working hours per week, possibility of mobile working, and flexible, trust-based working hours, 6 weeks holiday per year
• Mobility: Free parking and excellent public transport connections
• Team spirit: A wide range of team events (e.g. team-building events, joint lunches, company events)
• Working environment: Modern and ergonomic workstations, technologically well-equipped test workshop and opportunities to shape future engineering methods
• Plus: Bonus programme, excellent social benefits as well as internal and external further training encouraged and required
• In addition to these local benefits for Hünenberg we also offer you many global benefits.

At RHI Magnesita, everyone is welcome!

We embrace diversity in all forms and evaluate applications solely based on qualifications and experience. If you share our passion for shaping tomorrow’s world, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We also actively encourage individuals with disabilities to submit their application.

Do you have more questions?

Klaudia Vegmaher

(People Engagement, Employer Branding & DEI Professional - Europe & CIS)

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Phone: [phone]

About RHI Magnesita

As the global leader in refractories, we supply advanced products, technologies and services essential for high-temperature industrial processes in sectors such as steel, cement, and glass. With around 20,000 employees and production sites across the globe, we are committed to fostering innovation, sustainability, and market leadership. By leading the industry in reducing emissions and supporting our customers' transitions to greener solutions, we are shaping tomorrow’s world.

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