Specialist in Water Technology & Controls (Processes & Automation) 80 – 100%

Key information

  • Publication date:18 November 2025
  • Workload:80 – 100%
  • Place of work:Zürich

Job summary

Die Werke am Zürichsee AG is a major private utility company in Zurich. Join a supportive team providing essential services to over 35,000 residents.

Tasks

  • Manage automation and control systems for water and heat supply.
  • Analyze and resolve technical issues in electrical and process operations.
  • Support projects focused on digitalization and energy efficiency.

Skills

  • Technical education in electrical engineering or automation.
  • Experience with control systems in plant technology.
  • Analytical thinking and interest in networked systems.

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Werke am Zürichsee AG is one of the largest privately organized cross-sector companies in the canton of Zurich. With around 90 employees, we supply over 35,000 residents in the municipalities of Zollikon, Küsnacht, and Erlenbach in the areas of electricity, water, gas, district heating, and digital networks for internet, TV, and telephone. In addition, we operate an electrical specialty store in Küsnacht. To strengthen our team in the water and heat sector, we are looking for a committed individual as a Specialist in Water Technology & Controls (Processes & Automation) 80 – 100%. Your tasks: -* Operation and maintenance of automation, control, and measurement technology for water and heat supply (PLC, Vivavis & Rittmeyer control systems) -* Analysis and troubleshooting of technical faults (electrical and process-related) -* Participation in renewal projects in the areas of digitalization, energy efficiency, and process optimization -* Documentation and evaluation of operational data -* Support in the operation and maintenance of water and heat supply systems (lake water plant, reservoirs, pumping stations, springs, district heating plants) -* Participation in on-call duty after appropriate training Your profile: -* Technical basic training in electrical engineering, automation, mechatronics, or comparable technical education -* Experience with controls and process control systems in plant engineering -* Analytical thinking and interest in working with networked systems -* Independent, solution-oriented, and careful working style -* Willingness to continue education (e.g., process specialist, maintenance specialist, or similar) -* Enjoyment of working outdoors and with technical systems -* Team-oriented, responsible, and eager to learn personality -* Driver's license category B We offer you: -* Thorough training by experienced colleagues -* Support and promotion in professional development -* Modern infrastructure, collegial team, and varied tasks What to expect from us: -* Progressive employment conditions with an attractive benefits and insurance package -* Workplace directly on Lake Zurich -* Collegial, motivated team with strong cohesion -* Meaningful activity for the security of supply in the region We look forward to receiving your online application with CV (including photo), motivation letter, as well as work and training certificates via our job portal: Werke am Zürichsee AG, Human Resources, Manuela Giorgi, Freihofstrasse 30, 8700 Küsnacht Tel. +41 43 222 32 03, bewerbung@werkezuerichsee.ch

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