Junior Automation & Controls Engineer – PLC & UNICOS-CPC

CERN; Genf; On-site; CHF 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CERN in Geneva is seeking a full-time automation and control developer to join our team working on UNICOS-CPC based PLC applications. You will contribute to development, testing, commissioning and maintenance of control systems across CERN, collaborating with process and equipment experts to meet operational needs.

The role offers hands-on work with Siemens and Schneider PLCs, tooling, and ongoing evaluation of new automation technologies to shape CERN's next generation of controls.

Qualifications

• Background or interest in automation and control.
• Basic hands-on experience developing, testing or maintaining control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, commission and maintain control applications based on the UNICOS-CPC framework for standardised PLC application generation, supporting Siemens and Schneider PLCs.
• Work closely with process and equipment experts to specify, implement, commission and support control systems that meet operational needs.
• Contribute to the maintenance and further development of tooling and testing infrastructure used to support application development.
• Contribute to the evaluation of emerging automation technologies and help shape the next generation of control at CERN.

Skills

Automation and control

PLC development

Testing

Tools

UNICOS-CPC

Siemens PLC

Schneider PLC

Job description

CERN in Geneva is seeking a full-time automation and control developer to join our team working on UNICOS-CPC based PLC applications. You will contribute to development, testing, commissioning and maintenance of control systems across CERN, collaborating with process and equipment experts to meet operational needs.

The role offers hands-on work with Siemens and Schneider PLCs, tooling, and ongoing evaluation of new automation technologies to shape CERN's next generation of controls.