Lead Robotics & PLC Engineer - Manufacturing Automation

On; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 130.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

On is seeking a robotics and PLC engineer to drive the development of footwear manufacturing machines, translating concepts into production-ready automation and connecting software design with mechanical validation in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

The role focuses on robot programming, PLC development with CODESYS, digital twin calibration, and cross-functional mentoring, with up to 20% travel and collaboration across Swiss teams. Fluent English is required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of professional experience in industrial automation or a related innovation-focused environment.
• Proven expertise in programming and deploying industrial robots.
• Experience implementing robust, scalable workflows for novel or first-of-their-kind applications.
• Strong understanding of how quality standards and precision engineering impact the final product.
• Ability to thrive in innovation-driven environments with demanding timelines and high-quality standards.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge software development and mechanical engineering teams.
• Availability to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Proven track record of creating reliable, scalable operating procedures for pioneering applications.
• Experience with ABB Robotics is highly valued.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Aufgaben

• Robot Programming & Integration: Act as the subject matter expert for industrial manipulators.
• PLC Innovation: Leverage CODESYS and various communication protocols; bridge PLC with high-level languages like Python.
• Digital Twin Facilitation: Manage digital twin environments and ensure precise calibration across systems.
• Kinematic Simulation: Conduct reachability studies to guide hardware design and optimization.
• Knowledge Leadership: Mentor designers and operators on complex automated systems.

Kenntnisse

Robot programming

PLC programming

Python

Digital Twin

Kinematic simulation

Mentoring

English

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related

Tools

ABB Robotics

CODESYS

Jobbeschreibung

On is seeking a robotics and PLC engineer to drive the development of footwear manufacturing machines, translating concepts into production-ready automation and connecting software design with mechanical validation in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

The role focuses on robot programming, PLC development with CODESYS, digital twin calibration, and cross-functional mentoring, with up to 20% travel and collaboration across Swiss teams. Fluent English is required.