Field Service & Commissioning Engineer – Automation & Motion Control

BOBST; Mex (VD); Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

International projects

Autonomy

Career growth

Training

Zusammenfassung

BOBST in Mex (VD) is seeking a Field Service & Commissioning Engineer – Automation & Motion Control for our Web-Fed Solutions External Field Service Pool. This full-time role is based at our Mex (VD) site and involves international travel to support automated production lines.

You will perform commissioning, retrofits, and on-site installations, program Siemens TIA Portal/S7, configure drives, troubleshoot, and train customer teams across Switzerland and other locations.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics or equivalent.
• Strong Siemens TIA Portal and S7 experience.
• Knowledge of drives, VFDs and synchronized motion control.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot industrial systems.
• Proficiency with Windows environments and virtualization; good English (B2).
• Analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills.
• Autonomous, organized, and results-oriented.

Aufgaben

• Commission automated production lines in Switzerland and internationally.
• Plan on-site commissioning activities independently.
• Diagnose and resolve complex automation issues.
• Program, modify, and optimize automation systems using Siemens TIA Portal and S7.
• Configure drive systems and synchronized motion axes.
• Troubleshoot on customer sites and remotely.
• Coordinate technical activities with customer teams.
• Validate equipment performance and support final acceptance testing.
• Train customer maintenance and production teams.
• Provide structured reporting to Project Managers and Technical Support teams.
• Contribute to continuous product improvement from field feedback.

Kenntnisse

Siemens TIA Portal

Siemens S7

Drive systems

Variable frequency drives

Motion control

Electrical schematics

Industrial troubleshooting

Commissioning cabinets

Windows

Virtualization

English B2

Root-cause analysis

Autonomous

Organized

International travel

Driving license

Ausbildung

Engineering degree (Automation/Electrical/Mechatronics)

Tools

Siemens PLCs (TIA Portal S7)

Siemens Sinamics

Bosch Rexroth

Nidec drives

Baumüller drives

Schneider Electric drives

Jobbeschreibung

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.