Automation Engineer / Technical Leader M/F

About the job

At Ekium, we don’t just programme controllers. We shape industrial excellence. 💡

As an Automation Engineer / Technical Leader M/F within our Ekip Switzerland, you will work on industrial projects in cutting-edge sectors (biotech, pharma…).

Your responsibilities will notably include:

• Analysing and understanding the technical constraints of client specifications
• Leading design studies and the implementation of automation systems
• Writing general and detailed functional specifications
• Defining and maintaining programming standards within the team
• Developing and supervising automation systems (including coding)
• Setting up and validating testing methods, while writing test protocols
• Managing the acceptance and commissioning phases with the client
• Providing technical supervision to engineers and technicians in the project team depending on project size
• Participating in client commissioning
• Producing minutes of internal and external meetings for clients

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Profile

You hold a Federal VET Diploma in Automation Engineering, industrial computing or electrical engineering, and have at least 5 years’ experience in automation in a similar environment on fixed-price projects.

Your technical skills include mastery of programmable logic controllers (Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell...) as well as supervision tools (Aveva System Platform, WinCC, Ifix…).

A good knowledge of DCS systems (PCS7 or DELTAV, …) would be an asset.

Meticulous and organised, you have strong writing skills and know how to manage stress effectively in demanding environments.

Your team spirit and commitment reflect our values of professionalism, enthusiasm, respect and dedication.

A good level of technical English, both written and spoken, is highly appreciated to successfully carry out the various projects.