Syntegon Packaging Systems AG
Beringen
Software Engineer - Automation (m/f/d)
- 12 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Beringen
Job summary
Join Syntegon, a leader in packaging technology for pharma and food.
Tasks
- Develop advanced machines for product handling and storage.
- Collaborate on complex customer projects for successful outcomes.
- Program control systems for innovative packaging solutions.
Skills
- Master's in engineering; experience in SPS programming preferred.
- Proficient in C++, C# programming languages.
- Strong team player with problem-solving skills.
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About the job
Together with 7,400 colleagues worldwide, we are the strategic partner of the pharmaceutical and food industries for process and packaging technology. With smooth processes, innovative technologies, and sustainable solutions, we help our customers achieve their goals. For example, we ensure that vaccines are safely filled and tablets can optimally release their active ingredients. Your favourite chocolate and snacks are also sustainably packaged with our help.
Syntegon Packaging Systems AG in Beringen (SH) is a company of the Syntegon Group and a leader in the manufacture of packaging machines and handling systems. With around 900 employees, we realise innovative, customer-specific packaging solutions in the high-performance sector for the food industry.
Apply now and become part of our team!
\n\n\nㅤ\n\nWhat to expect:Your contribution to the big picture - your tasks are demanding and future-oriented! In this exciting position, you will further develop our machines for product handling and product storage in a high-tech environment. Additionally, you will implement complex customer projects together with the team and thus play a key role in the project’s success.
- You programme controls with complex drive systems for our packaging systems and develop agile concepts for innovative and competitive solutions within the team.
- With the design and subsequent implementation of the associated software application, you can turn your developed concept into reality.
- The continuous further development of our modular software components ensures high quality, functionality, and flexibility of the software.
- In close cooperation with mechanical design, sales, final assembly, and the modernisation team, you develop customer-specific concepts and solutions for customer orders.
- You have a master’s degree in engineering sciences (e.g. electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering).
- Ideally, you already have knowledge in PLC programming and motion control: Rockwell (ControlLogix).
- You have ideally also dealt with high-level languages (C++, C#).
- You have a flair for special machine construction and enjoy working in a team, but are also used to working independently and solution-oriented.
- Your good English skills help you in international collaboration and occasional customer visits.
Start: immediately or by arrangement
Workload: 100%
Permanent employment
Workplace: Beringen
We do not work with recruitment agencies for this position!
Benefits:
- Flexible working time models await you for a balanced work-life balance - you design your working day within a 40-hour week.
- Look forward to first-class catering in our restaurant with a wide selection of healthy food options. Events such as raclette or fondue days offer a relaxed atmosphere to exchange ideas with your colleagues.
- We support you with subsidised, versatile Reka checks, as well as charging stations for electric cars & e-bikes. Our location offers excellent public transport connections - so you can start your day relaxed.
- Benefit from our extensive social benefits, such as extended paternity and maternity leave, above-average pension provision, 100% continued salary payment in case of illness and accident (for up to 2 years), and much more.
- As part of Syntegon, you can benefit from exciting discounts and promotions within our Corporate Benefit Programme. These include "Brand for Employees", fleet discounts, subsidised fitness subscriptions, etc.
Contact
Marcel Jung
Tel: +41 58 674 65 68
At Syntegon at the Beringen site, we address each other informally across all hierarchical levels. For this reason, we also conduct the recruitment process using the informal "you" form. You are welcome to address us by our first names in your application documents.
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