FoodTechScout AG
Thurgau
Automation Engineer Food Plant Construction 100% (m/f/d)
- 18 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- English (Intermediate)
- 9320 Thurgau
About the job
Our mission at FoodTechScout AG: We connect specialists and executives from the food and FoodTech industry with the right companies. And vice versa.
Our client is a leading provider of technologies and process solutions for the food industry. In plant construction, highly automated systems are created where process engineering, electrical engineering and software interact to form powerful production solutions.
What can you achieve?
- Develop and programme automation solutions for demanding process plants in the food industry
- Create and further develop PLC programmes with Siemens TIA Portal
- Configure and integrate HMI, drive, sensor and fieldbus systems
- Support automation projects from technical design to successful commissioning
- Conduct function tests as well as systematically analyse and resolve technical faults
- Optimise existing control and process sequences in terms of availability, efficiency and operability
- Work closely with process engineering, project management and other engineering disciplines
To succeed, your profile includes:
- Completed studies in automation technology, electrical engineering, systems engineering or a comparable technical education with appropriate further training
- Solid experience in PLC programming with Siemens TIA Portal
- Practical knowledge in industrial automation and ideally in machine, plant or process plant construction
- Understanding of process engineering processes and complex automated production plants
- Experience with HMI systems, industrial communication and modern drive technology is an advantage
- Structured working method and enjoyment in solving technical challenges in detail
- Ability to contribute in interdisciplinary project teams and take responsibility for your own engineering solution
- Good English skills for collaboration in an international technical environment
What you can look forward to:
- Technically demanding plants and a versatile interplay of process, electrical and automation technology
- The opportunity to participate in modern process plants and future-oriented automation solutions
- Clear development prospects with a structured career plan and opportunities for professional and personal development
- Attractive social benefits and conditions of an established company
- A collegial environment with strong team spirit, open collaboration and active knowledge exchange among experienced specialists
Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions – I am here for you!
Manuel Lanz
Email: manuel.lanz@foodtechscout.com
Tel. +41 79 358 89 26