Electrical Designer (EMSR)

Cte; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exciting projects

Growth opportunities

Family-oriented culture

Team spirit

Job summary

ControlTech Engineering AG, a leading engineering firm in northwestern Switzerland, is seeking an Electrical Designer (EMSR) for challenging projects in chemical and pharmaceutical production facilities. You will plan and implement electrical, measurement, control, and regulation systems, developing concepts and planning documents to guide engineering efforts.

The role requires vocational training in electrical design or related fields, plus experience with E-plan/Engineering Base/COMOS and

Qualifications

• Completed vocational training as electrical designer, automation technician, or electrical installer.
• 1+ year of professional experience in electrical design, preferably in chemical or pharmaceutical plant engineering.
• Knowledge of E-CAE tools such as Eplan, Engineering Base, or COMOS; knowledge of explosion protection and functional safety (SIL) is a plus.
• Excellent written and spoken German, as well as good English skills.

Responsibilities

• Development of concepts and preparation of planning documents for electrical and control systems engineering.
• Specifications for switchgear and electrical installations.
• Preparation of bid documents, particularly for electrical installations.
• Collaboration and technical coordination with internal project teams and external project stakeholders.

Skills

German (written and spoken)

English (good)

Education

Vocational training in electrical design / automation technology / electrical installer

Tools

Eplan

Engineering Base

COMOS

Job description

We are looking for someone to join our team:

Electrical Designer (EMSR)

ControlTech Engineering AG is a leading engineering company in the region of Northwestern Switzerland. In over 30 years, we have carried out more than 8,000 exciting projects for our customers in the pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, food, beverage, mechanical engineering, energy & environment and transport & logistics industries.

We specialise in the automation of production systems and offer related solutions for industrial IT.

CTE stands for sustainable, future-oriented solutions, partnership-based cooperation, in-depth expertise, many years of experience and the highest quality. The basis for this strong performance is our committed and skilled employees. We attach particular importance to their training and further education, as well as the promotion of the next generation. In this way, we guarantee our customers optimum and efficient support for their projects from the part of CTE at all times, based on the latest knowledge and standards, regulations and technologies.

You will plan and implement challenging projects in the field of electrical, measurement, control, and regulation technology, particularly for production facilities in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

In this role, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

Development of concepts and preparation of planning documents for electrical and control systems engineering

Specifications for Switchgear and Electrical Installations

Preparation of bid documents, particularly for electrical installations

Collaboration and technical coordination with internal project teams and external project stakeholders

Your profile

Completed vocational training as an electrical designer, automation technician, or electrical installer

Further training as a technician in electrical engineering (HF) or a comparable qualification—or the motivation to pursue further training in this field

Ideally, one year or more of professional experience in electrical design, preferably in chemical or pharmaceutical plant engineering

Knowledge of E-CAE tools such as Eplan, Engineering Base, or COMOS, as well as expertise in explosion protection and functional safety (SIL), is a plus—but what matters most to us is your willingness to learn about these topics

Excellent written and spoken German, as well as good English skills

You'll also be a good fit for us if you…

work independently, in a structured manner, and with a focus on solutions

you enjoy taking on responsibility and complete your tasks reliably and carefully

You're a team player and enjoy working with people from different fields

communicate openly and conduct yourself professionally

are curious and want to grow both professionally and personally

We offer

Exciting Projects: Diverse and challenging tasks across various industries—from concept development to the bidding process

Opportunities for Growth: Individual support as well as attractive training and professional development opportunities

Family-oriented corporate culture: flat hierarchies, a culture of informality, quick decision-making, and a collegial work environment

Team Spirit: A motivated team, mutual support, and regular company events

Long-term opportunity: A permanent, full-time position (80–100% workload), starting immediately or as agreed (work location: Liestal)

Attractive work environment: Modern workspaces at our Liestal location and a diverse, forward-looking scope of work

About the company:

ControlTech Engineering AG (CTE) is one of the leading engineering firms in northwestern Switzerland, offering innovative comprehensive solutions for automation and industrial IT (OT). The family-owned company was founded in 1990 and now has over 100 employees . Our dedicated and skilled staff are the foundation of our success.