St. Gallen
Software Developer specialising in Control Systems (m/f/d)
- 11 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position, Supplementary income
- CHF 110 000 - 130 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- St. Gallen
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Software Developer specialising in Control Systems (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF110,000 - 130,000Programmable power supplies for industry and research – this field of activity demands technical know-how and precision. Our Rocken partner develops and manufactures powerful DC and AC power supplies that are used worldwide in demanding test and simulation environments. Modular, fully digital solutions with scalable performance are the heart of the portfolio. The company combines engineering expertise with long-term partnerships and operates as an independent, family-run business with an international presence. Innovation and reliability characterise the working methods – from development to production. Are you looking for an environment where technical excellence and personal responsibility go hand in hand? Then you are in the right place. Our Rocken partner offers you the chance to contribute to pioneering solutions.
Role:
In this role, you will drive the development of sophisticated control systems and actively shape their architecture from conception to series production. You take responsibility for the design, implementation, and optimisation of software components that ensure reliable and precise control of complex systems. You analyse requirements, derive robust software solutions, and ensure high quality through testing, code reviews, and documentation. As an experienced professional, you actively participate in technical decisions, evaluate new technologies and methods, and thus contribute to the continuous improvement of the systems. Furthermore, you support other stakeholders with your expert knowledge, promote exchange, and ensure efficient collaboration across interfaces.
Responsibilities:
- You develop the PLC software for new machine series and options in the field of sheet metal bending machines
- In this role, you optimise and extend our C++ software
- You develop new software features in the team and in close coordination with customers
- As a software developer specialising in control systems, you share responsibility for the software architecture
- You conduct manual tests on the simulator and, if necessary, on machines at customers in Eastern Switzerland
- In this role, you expand automated software tests as well as the associated documentation and take on hardware project management if interested
Qualifications:
- You have a higher education or further training in computer science.
- You have completed basic training as an automation technician or a comparable technical education.
- You have several years of practical experience in PLC programming with Structured Text, ideally with Beckhoff systems.
- You are familiar with object-oriented programming, preferably with C++.
- Ideally, you bring experience with safety software such as TwinSAFE or SafeMotion.
- You work independently, analytically, structured, and quality-conscious and quickly grasp complex technical tasks.
Benefits:
- Interesting and varied activities/projects: Further development of PLC and C++ software for new machine series and options in the field of sheet metal bending machines
- Attractive training and development opportunities: Possibility to take on hardware project management if interested and suitable
- Experienced and dynamic team: Development of new software features in the team and together with customers
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Workplace
St. Gallen
Contact
Buse Aslanvuran,
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