Automation Engineer

22 May 2026
100%
Permanent position
Aigle

Job summary

APCO Technologies, based in Aigle, Switzerland, specializes in high-quality mechanical and electromechanical equipment for various applications.

Tasks

Design and maintain software/HMI for our programmable machines.
Program industrial processes per client specifications.
Conduct testing and commissioning of machines on-site and abroad.

Skills

Engineer or technician in automation with 5 years of experience.
Proficient in Siemens automation systems and industrial communication protocols.
Strong interpersonal skills and a dynamic, pragmatic personality.

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About the job

Naval Division

APCO Technologies SA Aigle Switzerland, APCO Technologies SA Aigle Switzerland

APCO Technologies specialises in the design and manufacture of high-quality mechanical and electromechanical equipment for space, energy and industrial applications.

Our field of activity:

Your main responsibilities:

Design, develop and maintain software/HMI on the programmable logic controllers of our machines.

Program, code and simulate industrial processes according to customer specifications.

Perform testing, debugging and commissioning of our machines on site.

Carry out commissioning at our clients' premises (intercontinental travel to be expected)

Work closely with the welding, electrical, software and robotics engineering teams.

Write and maintain technical documentation.

Write functional analyses of programmes and participate in risk analysis.

Provide support and maintenance for deployed systems.

Your profile:

Training as an engineer or technician in automation.

Minimum of 5 years' experience in programming industrial machines.

Significant experience in integrating industrial systems with HMI, robots and software.

Proficiency with Siemens PLCs (Step7/Tia Portal/WinCC), Schneider is an advantage.

Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Profinet, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, MQTT, etc.)

Dynamic, pragmatic and autonomous personality, with good interpersonal skills and a strong technical background.

Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is necessary.

What we offer:

A company with new projects and great challenges every day.

Dynamic and international working environment.

Entrepreneurial attitude and valued improvement proposals.

Stable family business, long-term strategic development.

Pleasant working atmosphere and team spirit.

Modern, professional, bright and spacious working environment.

Ideally located between mountains and lake.

Numerous intra- and inter-company events.

Team spirit characterises our way of working among ourselves and in serving our clients.

The success of our projects always relies on the commitment and skills of our teams.