Automation Technician: Design, Program & Build Cabinets

Ecolab, Inc.

Witterswil

On-site

CHF 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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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
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Job description

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.

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