Automation IT Engineer – AI-Driven SCADA & PLC Tools

Ecolab; Witterswil; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International travel opportunities

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking an experienced Automation IT Specialist to join its global Automation team in Switzerland. You will bridge OT and IT, work with SCADA platforms, and create productivity tools using C#, Python, and .NET.

You’ll apply industrial protocols (OPC UA, Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, MQTT) and leverage AI to accelerate development. Expect international travel and cross-site collaboration in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience bridging OT and IT in automation environments.
• Knowledge of PLC libraries and coding standards.
• Proficiency with major SCADA platforms and .NET tooling.
• Familiarity with AI/LLM tools for automation development.
• Willingness to travel internationally (~20%).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and evolve PLC libraries and coding standards.
• Support SCADA systems design, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Develop productivity tools for automation teams using IT languages.
• Maintain and enhance internal tools on the .NET framework.
• Integrate industrial protocols to IT tools (OPC UA, Modbus, Profinet, MQTT).
• Leverage AI to accelerate automation software development.
• Collaborate with global Digitalization teams to standardize tools.

Skills

PLC concepts

SCADA platforms

C#

Python

JavaScript

.NET

OPC UA

Modbus

Profinet

Ethernet/IP

MQTT

AI tools

Active Directory

OT/IT bridge

Travel ready

Education

Master's degree in Automation Engineering

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

System Platform (AVEVA)

PCS7

Ignition

VB Script

C#

Python

.NET development

Job description

Ecolab is seeking an experienced Automation IT Specialist to join its global Automation team in Switzerland. You will bridge OT and IT, work with SCADA platforms, and create productivity tools using C#, Python, and .NET.

You’ll apply industrial protocols (OPC UA, Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, MQTT) and leverage AI to accelerate development. Expect international travel and cross-site collaboration in a fast‑paced environment.