Automation Technician CFC / Electrical and Control Cabinet Builder (M/F/D)

Ecolab, Inc.; Witterswil; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Varied role

Project ownership from CAD to wiring/2

Work in Switzerland

Job summary

Ecolab, Inc. seeks an Automation Technician (Automaticien CFC) in Switzerland to bridge engineering design and hands-on cabinet building. You will design electrical schematics, select components, and implement basic PLC programming, then build and wire the cabinets you designed.

The role blends office design work with workshop execution, offering ownership from CAD to commissioning. Strong English, CAD tools, and Siemens PLC familiarity are valued in this technically focused environment.

Qualifications

• Swiss Federal Diploma Automation Technician (CFC) required.
• Strong English reading/writing; ability to draft reports.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
• Practical knowledge of Siemens PLC hardware and basic programming.

Responsibilities

• Design and draw electrical schematics for control cabinets using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Select and size electrical components, hardware, and sensors for industrial applications.
• Develop and implement basic PLC programming and automation logic (Siemens environments).
• Update electrical blueprints for legacy equipment.

Skills

English (strong)

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Dual design and hands-on work

Education

Swiss Automation Technician Diploma (CFC)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Siemens PLC hardware

TIA Portal

LOGO!

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Automation Technician (Automaticien CFC) who enjoys seeing a project through from the initial drawing to the final wired product. This role offers a perfect balance between office design work and hands-on workshop execution. You will not be stuck behind a desk all day, nor will you simply be executing someone else's plans. You will design the electrical schematics, program the basic automation, and then build and wire the very cabinets you designed.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Design (40%)

• Design and draw complete electrical schematics for simple to medium-complexity control cabinets using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Select and size electrical components, hardware, and sensors for industrial applications.
• Develop and implement basic PLC programming and automation logic, primarily using Siemens environments (e.g., TIA Portal, LOGO!).
• Update and modernize electrical blueprints for existing legacy equipment.

Workshop & Execution (60%)

• Assemble, mount, and wire electrical control panels from scratch based on your own schematics.
• Perform mechanical preparation of enclosures and backplates.
• Conduct testing, troubleshooting, and quality control of the finished cabinets before deployment.
• Ensure all wiring and assembly comply with current safety standards and industry best practices.

Your Profile & Qualifications

• You hold a Swiss Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training as an Automation Technician (Automaticien CFC).
• Good working proficiency in English is required. Fluent English is a strong advantage. You must be able to read technical documentation, draft reports, and communicate effectively in English.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar electrical CAD software
• Practical knowledge of Siemens PLC hardware and basic programming.
• You are autonomous, detail-oriented, and genuinely enjoy the dual nature of doing both intellectual design and meticulous manual work.

A Strong Advantage (Bonus)

• Knowledge of UL standards for electrical devices and industrial control panels (UL 508A, etc.) is a major plus.

What We Offer

• A highly varied role where no two days are exactly the same.
• The satisfaction of complete project ownership-from CAD to physical commissioning.
• The opportunity to work on meaningful industrial processes and specialized control systems.
• A dynamic, highly technical work environment in Switzerland.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.