Field Service & Commissioning Engineer – Automation & Motion Control

BOBST; Mex (VD); On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

International projects

High autonomy and responsibilities

Job summary

BOBST is seeking a Field Service & Commissioning Engineer – Automation & Motion Control for its Mex (VD) site, with about 50-60% international travel. You will commission automated production lines, retrofit and upgrade existing installations, and independently manage on-site activities in highly automated environments.

Ideal candidates hold an engineering degree in automation/electrical/mechatronics, with strong Siemens TIA Portal/S7 skills and robust troubleshooting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in Automation, Electrical or Mechatronics.
• Proven experience with Siemens TIA Portal and S7 environments.
• Strong knowledge of drive systems and motion control.

Responsibilities

• Commission automated production lines in Switzerland and internationally.
• Perform retrofit, modernization, and upgrade projects on existing installations.
• Independently plan and organize on-site commissioning activities.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in automation, motion control, and electrical systems.
• Program, modify, and optimize automation systems using Siemens TIA Portal and Siemens S7.

Skills

Siemens TIA Portal

Siemens S7

Drive systems & VFDs

Electrical schematics reading

Troubleshooting & commissioning

English communication

Education

HES Engineering degree / equivalent (Automation, Electrical, Mechatronics)

Tools

Windows & virtualization

Job description

Join Our Web-Fed Solutions Team

Within the Services & Performance Business Unit, we offer you the opportunity to join our Web-Fed Solutions External Field Service Pool as a Field Service & Commissioning Engineer – Automation & Motion Control.

This is a full-time permanent position (100%) based at our Mex (VD) site, which serves as our corporate headquarters and production center.

This role is intended for a professional who is passionate about complex industrial environments and capable of working autonomously on highly sophisticated automated production lines. You will be required to travel internationally for 50% to 60% of your working time, often on assignments lasting several consecutive weeks.

YOUR MISSION

• Commission automated production lines in Switzerland and internationally.
• Perform retrofit, modernization, and upgrade projects on existing installations.
• Independently plan and organize on-site commissioning activities.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to automation, motion control, electrical systems, and industrial IT.
• Program, modify, and optimize automation systems using Siemens TIA Portal and Siemens S7.
• Commission and configure drive systems and synchronized motion axes.
• Perform troubleshooting interventions both on customer sites and remotely.
• Coordinate technical activities with customer teams.
• Validate equipment performance and contribute to final acceptance testing.
• Train customer maintenance and production teams.
• Provide structured reporting to Project Managers and Technical Support teams.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our products through field feedback and lessons learned.

YOUR PROFILE

• HES Engineering degree, ES Technician diploma, or equivalent qualification in Automation, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics.
• Strong expertise in Siemens TIA Portal and Siemens S7 environments.
• Good knowledge of drive systems, variable frequency drives, and synchronized motion control.
• Proven experience in reading electrical schematics, industrial troubleshooting, and commissioning electrical control cabinets.
• Proficiency with Windows environments and virtualization solutions.
• Good command of English (minimum B2 level) for technical exchanges and customer training.
• Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills.
• Autonomous, organized, and results-oriented.
• Ability to work on customer sites for several consecutive weeks in an international environment.
• Ability to effectively engage internal support teams whenever required.
• Valid Category B driving license.

TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT

• Siemens PLCs (TIA Portal, S7)
• Motion Control Solutions: Bosch Rexroth, Siemens
• Drives and Inverters: Siemens Sinamics, Baumüller, Nidec, Schneider Electric, and other suppliers
• Siemens Industrial PCs
• Automated production lines typically integrating 30 to 100 synchronized axes

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join an experienced and highly respected team.
• Comprehensive training on our products and technologies.
• Exciting international projects.
• A highly diverse technical environment combining commissioning, retrofits, troubleshooting, and technical support.
• A high level of autonomy and meaningful responsibilities.
• Professional growth and career development opportunities.
• The chance to work with customers and cultures from around the world.

Join us – and grow with us.

BOBST is an engineering company, pioneering intelligent solutions that shape the future of the packaging world. At BOBST, you make an impact on a global scale – through innovation and advanced technology. You grow by mastering challenges – in a team that strives for excellence. And you enjoy a culture of a family-run enterprise, where values are truly lived. With the combined forces of more than 6400 people and business activities in more than 50 countries, we are positioned as the innovation leader in our industry.