Griesser AG
Aadorf
System Technician: Automation & Equipment Construction (all genders)
- 19 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Aadorf
Job summary
Join Griesser as a Systemtechniker:in Automation & Betriebsmittelbau! Enjoy a dynamic role in a pioneering company.
Tasks
- Develop and optimize automation solutions for production equipment.
- Create technical documentation and collaborate on function diagrams.
- Support the maintenance team with complex technical issues.
Skills
- Technical education with further training in systems technology required.
- Experience in machine engineering and industrial automation is essential.
- Strong skills in PLC programming, especially with Beckhoff TwinCAT 3.
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About the job
System Technician: Automation & Equipment Construction (all genders)
Aadorf 100%
Join the Griesser team! Since 1882, we have shaped the sun protection industry as pioneers and created favourite places – inspired by the sun. With Swiss quality, we are represented as an internationally active family business in 20 countries.
Become part of Griesser and help us create the perfect balance of sun and shade. Here begins your new professional chapter.
Your area of responsibility
In this role at Griesser, you can expect a varied and demanding activity with great scope for design and high personal responsibility. You develop, optimise and implement technical solutions around our production facilities and equipment, thereby making a decisive contribution to the competitiveness of our company.
- Conceptualisation, planning and programming of equipment and automation solutions
- Creation and maintenance of technical documentation
- Development of functional diagrams in close cooperation with design
- Programming, parameterisation and commissioning of equipment and systems
- Support in the further development, modernisation and standardisation of existing systems
- Ensuring system compliance and adherence to relevant CE directives
- Conducting technical clarifications and collaborating in the development of new production solutions
- Supporting the maintenance team with complex faults and technical issues
- Providing on-call service in 2nd-level support for fault rectification (maximum travel time 30 minutes)
- Co-responsibility for managing the spare parts warehouse
What we offer
- Personal & professional development: Diverse training and development opportunities
- Work-life balance: 40-hour working week
- Security & future: Comprehensive insurance packages
- Rest & leisure: At least 23 days’ holiday, 9 guaranteed public holidays, 16 weeks maternity leave and 3 weeks paternity leave
- Financial benefits: Budget-friendly staff restaurant in Aadorf, annual Reka allowances and preferential conditions on Griesser products
What you bring
- Completed technical basic training with further education as a System Technician HF or comparable further education
- Several years of experience in mechanical engineering, special machine construction or industrial automation
- Enthusiasm for technical contexts and enjoyment in developing and implementing technical solutions
- Sound knowledge in PLC programming, preferably with Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 (Basic, Motion Control and Safety)
- Experience in handling complex machines and production systems
- Knowledge in CE conformity, risk assessments, performance level calculations and validations
- Experience in creating technical documentation, electrical schematics and parts lists
- Responsible, reliable and solution-oriented personality
- Entrepreneurial and networked thinking with high initiative
- Strong communication skills and confident manner with internal and external contacts
- Team-oriented, flexible and resilient working style
- Good German language skills in spoken and written form
- Interest in new technologies and enjoyment in continuously developing processes and systems
We look forward to meeting you.
Your contact person is Diego Viña, HR Generalist, +41588224296.