Automation Technician: Beckhoff PLCs & Python for RT Systems

University of Bern; Bern; Vor Ort; CHF 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Bern (UniBE) is seeking an Automation Technician to contribute to hardware and software development for PLC systems, notably an adaptive optics real-time system for a ground-based telescope. The role involves electrical schematics, cabling, and Beckhoff PLC programming, with Python interface scripting for tests.

Ideal candidates hold HF/FH automation or B.Sc., have Beckhoff PLC and Python experience, and bring a working knowledge of English (German a plus). Deadline: 30.09.2026.

Qualifikationen

• Automation Technician HF/FH or B.Sc. equivalent engineering degree.
• Experience in Beckhoff PLC programming and test scripts using Python.
• C/C++ development experience is a plus.
• Strong spoken and written English; German is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Electrical concept and system definition, including electrical schematics design.
• System and subsystem preparation, assembly and cabling.
• System and Sub-system programming on PLC (Beckhoff).
• Interface programming for testing and script development (Python).
• System and Sub-system hardware integration, testing, verification and validation.
• Creating and maintaining required documentation.

Kenntnisse

English (fluent)

Python

C/C++

Ausbildung

Automation Technician HF/FH or B.Sc.

Tools

Beckhoff PLCs

Jobbeschreibung

University of Bern (UniBE) is seeking an Automation Technician to contribute to hardware and software development for PLC systems, notably an adaptive optics real-time system for a ground-based telescope. The role involves electrical schematics, cabling, and Beckhoff PLC programming, with Python interface scripting for tests.

Ideal candidates hold HF/FH automation or B.Sc., have Beckhoff PLC and Python experience, and bring a working knowledge of English (German a plus). Deadline: 30.09.2026.