You’ll be at the forefront of technological innovation as an Automation Engineer. Your expertise will drive efficiency, enhance quality, and ensure safety in our state-of-the-art facilities.

Your Impact:

• Develop and implement automation strategies for increased production efficiency and product quality.
• Explore and integrate cutting-edge technologies to streamline production processes.
• Collaborate with industry leaders to identify automation opportunities and align strategic goals.
• Design and implement automated systems that optimize production.
• Program and configure control systems to monitor and control production processes.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and implement safety measures to ensure a secure workplace.
• Document processes, changes, and maintenance activities in compliance with industry standards.
• Provide support during the commissioning of new production lines and plants.

Your Qualifications:

• Completed engineering degree (Bachelor/Master of Science) in electrical engineering or automation or equivalent.
• Proven experience in automation, ideally in the food industry with a focus on IIOT/Smart Factory/Industry 4.0.
• Expertise in industrial digitization, networking, and automation.
• Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, or similar, with experience in business intelligence tools like Power BI.
• Knowledge of MES/SAP/ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex topics effectively.
• Open, communicative, and persuasive personality.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel 20-30% domestically.
• Proficiency in German (fluent), English (fluent), and French (very good knowledge).

Darwin Recruitment AG is a Zurich based, SECO licensed, privately owned subsidiary of Darwin Professional Staffing Group Ltd (a Global IT Recruitment Consultancy).

Darwin Recruitment AG manages client relationships whilst also utilising Darwin Professional Staffing Group databases and networks to source Candidates and fulfil client requests.

We do not ask for a placement fee from Candidates/Employees.

If you wish to contact a specialist regarding this role, or your job search in general, please contact +41 (0)43 456 29 09

Luke Driscoll