Lead PLC Software Engineer & Team Lead (Flexible Hours)

Hapa AG, a Coesia company; Volketswil; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Welfare package

Diversity and inclusion

Innovative work environment

Job summary

Hapa AG, part of Coesia, invites applications for the Team Leader PLC Software Engineering role in Volketswil, Switzerland. You will lead the PLC software team and contribute hands‑on as a senior PLC software engineer to deliver safe, compliant, and innovative printing automation solutions.

The role focuses on modular PLC software development under IEC 61131-3, Structured Text, with expertise in B&R Automation Studio; familiarity with GAMP 5 and EN ISO 13849 is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (B.Sc./M.Sc.) or equivalent in automation, mechatronics or electrical engineering.
• Several years of leadership experience in a similar PLC software role.
• Deep knowledge of modular PLC software development per IEC 61131-3, Structured Text.
• GAMP 5 experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of safety functions per EN ISO 13849.
• Cybersecurity knowledge (prEN 50742, IEC 62443, CRA) is advantageous.
• Excellent written and spoken German and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide personnel and technical leadership of a 4‑member PLC software team, alongside hands‑on development.
• Develop PLC software across product development, maintenance and customer projects.
• Evaluate new technologies and methods for PLC software.
• Design and implement processes and guidelines for PLC software development and its documentation.
• Support Sales with change request reviews, Assembly with commissioning procedures, and Hotline with 3rd level support.

Skills

Leadership experience

PLC software development

Structured Text

IEC 61131-3

B&R Automation Studio

GAMP 5

EN ISO 13849

Cybersecurity knowledge

German language

English language

Education

Engineering degree (B.Sc./M.Sc.)

Tools

B&R Automation Studio

Job description

Hapa AG, part of Coesia, invites applications for the Team Leader PLC Software Engineering role in Volketswil, Switzerland. You will lead the PLC software team and contribute hands‑on as a senior PLC software engineer to deliver safe, compliant, and innovative printing automation solutions.

The role focuses on modular PLC software development under IEC 61131-3, Structured Text, with expertise in B&R Automation Studio; familiarity with GAMP 5 and EN ISO 13849 is advantageous.