Senior Automation Engineer – Canton de Vaud

Approach People Recruitment; Vaud; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Approach People Recruitment in French-speaking Switzerland seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to lead complex automation projects and integrate new technologies on site in Vaud. You will design, program and optimize automated production lines (Siemens/Beckhoff), provide maintenance, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality and R&D teams to drive digitization (IoT, MES, data monitoring).

The role requires an engineering degree with 5–10 years in industrial automation and a strong background in

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent with 5–10 years in industrial automation.
• Strong background in pharmaceutical, watchmaking or high tech environments.
• Analytical mindset, rigor and customer orientation.

Responsibilities

• Design, program and optimize automated production lines (Siemens/Beckhoff).
• Provide technical support and maintenance for existing systems.
• Collaborate with production, quality and R&D teams on continuous improvement projects.
• Contribute to the digitalization of processes (IoT, MES, data monitoring).

Skills

Siemens PLC

Beckhoff

Industrial Automation

IoT

MES

Data Monitoring

Pharma/Watchmaking

Analytical Mindset

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens PLC

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Job description

To support a major industrial player in French speaking Switzerland, we are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer capable of leading complex automation projects and integrating new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, program and optimize automated production lines (Siemens / Beckhoff).
• Provide technical support and maintenance for existing systems.
• Collaborate with production, quality and R&D teams on continuous improvement projects.
• Contribute to the digitalization of processes (IoT, MES, data monitoring).

Profile

• Engineering degree or equivalent, with 5 to 10 years of experience in industrial automation.
• Strong background in pharmaceutical, watchmaking or high tech environments.
• Analytical mindset, rigor and strong customer orientation.

About Approach People

As a well established recruitment firm in the Swiss market, Approach People supports innovative companies in the search for specialized engineers and managers.

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https://www.approachpeople.com/contact