yellowshark
Olten
Systems Engineer Automation and Functional Safety 80-100% (m/f)
- 19 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 90 000 - 115 000 /year
- 4600 Olten
About the job
Do you think beyond individual components and want to understand how a technical system works as a whole? For our client, we are looking for a systems engineer who combines electronics, control software, and safety requirements into a reliable solution.
- You define interfaces between control, electronics, and plant.
- You programme PLC functions and test their interaction within the overall system.
- You plan system tests and carry them out in the laboratory as well as on real plants.
- You evaluate test results and derive technical improvements.
- You create development documents and evidence for functional safety.
- You coordinate with development, product management, and production.
- You bring experience in PLC programming and system integration.
- You understand the interrelationships between electronics, software, and plant electrics.
- You can translate technical requirements into testable system functions.
- You have knowledge of functional safety; experience with relevant standards is an advantage.
- You work methodically and confidently with laboratory measuring technology during tests and troubleshooting.
- You speak very good German and English and are open to occasional customer appointments and on-call duties.
- You accompany technical systems from development to practical use.
- You work both conceptually and directly on tests and plants.
- You receive space to develop your own technical solutions.
- Collaboration with various departments makes your task versatile.
- Flexible working hours and modern workplaces support your daily work.
- Suitable further training can be financially supported.
- A collegial team and free parking spaces complement the offer.
If you enjoy understanding and developing automation as a complete system, we look forward to receiving your CV.
Tasks
- You develop functions for electrical automation systems.- You define interfaces between control, electronics, and plant.
- You programme PLC functions and test their interaction within the overall system.
- You plan system tests and carry them out in the laboratory as well as on real plants.
- You evaluate test results and derive technical improvements.
- You create development documents and evidence for functional safety.
- You coordinate with development, product management, and production.
Profile
- You have completed a degree in automation, systems engineering, electrical engineering, or mechatronics.- You bring experience in PLC programming and system integration.
- You understand the interrelationships between electronics, software, and plant electrics.
- You can translate technical requirements into testable system functions.
- You have knowledge of functional safety; experience with relevant standards is an advantage.
- You work methodically and confidently with laboratory measuring technology during tests and troubleshooting.
- You speak very good German and English and are open to occasional customer appointments and on-call duties.
Information
What to expect with our client- You accompany technical systems from development to practical use.
- You work both conceptually and directly on tests and plants.
- You receive space to develop your own technical solutions.
- Collaboration with various departments makes your task versatile.
- Flexible working hours and modern workplaces support your daily work.
- Suitable further training can be financially supported.
- A collegial team and free parking spaces complement the offer.
If you enjoy understanding and developing automation as a complete system, we look forward to receiving your CV.
