Werkstudent (w/m/d) (50%), Kundenleistung Einzelleben

23 March 2026
50%
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Job summary

Join Syngenta as an Automation Project Engineer in a leading firm! Enjoy a supportive work environment with great benefits.

Tasks

Document and develop software while ensuring quality and solving issues.
Support project manager in updating global project plans and reviewing progress.
Create Software Design Specifications and manage FAT activities effectively.

Skills

Technical degree in Automation Engineering with 5+ years of experience.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach.
Expertise in IEC standards and industrial networks like Profibus and HART.

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Automation Project Engineer (m/f/d)* Full-timeCompany DescriptionAs a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensureenough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agriculturalinputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment aseed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases aswell as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered inSwitzerland.Health Promotion Switzerland recognizes Syngenta team. (Documenting, developing software, ensuring quality, solving issues, monitoring weekly progress, reviewing with Process & Production team)* Supporting the project manager to update the global project plan, reviewing weekly progress, workload, priorities and reviewing the scope changes* Creating Software Design Specification (SDS) for CM, ME and Phases according site standards, user requirements (Process & Production) and Process Risk Analysis outputs (PRA)* Organizing and managing FAT activities (Planning, documenting readiness & quality, resourcing, listing to-dos, validating)* Supporting commissioning team (Planning, troubleshooting, improving/optimizing, changing) and production team for Recipe creation. Managing handover to Site engineering team & Production team* Being responsible for Software design, testing, FAT Software + Hardware and SAT* Supporting start-up of process control and safety systemQualifications* Technical degree in Automation Engineering* At least 5 years of experience in industrial automation, preferably in the chemical/pharmaceutical industry and with support of DeltaV systems.* Experience in building a new DeltaV Class Library: Unit, Phase, EQM, Control Module Level* Several years of experience with IEC 61131 (Programming languages for programmable controllers), IEC 61512 (Batch Management) and Control System* Knowledge of fieldbus systems and industrial networks, including: Profibus, HART or Foundation Fieldbus. Interfaces with package units* Experience in technical change documentation and risk analysis* In-depth knowledge of modern standards and current trends in process automation* Document change management of the Functional Specifications (FS) and Software design specification* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and structured working approach* Capability to handle complex technical challenges in a goal-oriented manner* Adaptability to new situations and flexibility* High level of German and minimum conversational level of English* Willingness to work in a chemical production environmentAdditional InformationWe offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits including:* We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment* A superb working environment with an open culture and diverse workforce where new ideas are always welcome* The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees and gain scientific and technical excellence* Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options* You will profit from a competitive pension fund plan, attractive bonus system, onsite doctor, fitness room, canteen, and other benefits (Family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowance…)Are you interested? Please send your complete application with CV, diploma, work certificates and cover letter (if applicable).Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status

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