Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI)
Villigen PSI
14 hours ago
Building Control System Technician
- 01 May 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Villigen PSI
Job summary
The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is Switzerland's largest research institute. Join our innovative team focused on sustainable solutions and cutting-edge research!
Tasks
- Operate and optimize the building control system with a skilled team.
- Lead projects and independently manage subsystems within the system.
- Specify and integrate control systems, creating user interfaces.
Skills
- Completed vocational training as an automation technician; ideal with further education.
- Several years of experience in control technology and systems.
- Familiarity with programming and parameterizing PLC controls.
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About the job
The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland. At PSI, we conduct cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation, as well as the fundamentals of nature. Through basic and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for key questions from society, science, and the economy. The education of young people is a central concern of PSI. Therefore, about a quarter of our employees are postdoctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, or apprentices. In total, PSI employs 2300 staff.
For the Building Control System group in the Infrastructure and Electrical Installations department, we are looking for a
Your tasks
- Operation, optimisation, and further development of the building control system in a small, very experienced team
- Leading your own projects as well as independently managing subsystems within the building control system
- Specification, acceptance, integration, and support of plant controls into the building control system and the creation of controls and visualisations within the building control system
- Taking over subprojects in the exciting phase of replacing the existing and building a new control system
Your profile
- You have completed vocational training as an automation technician with a Federal VET Diploma (EFZ), ideally with further training as a technician with a Higher Technical College Diploma (HF) specialising in electrical engineering, or have a comparable qualification
- You bring several years of experience in control technology and ideally also in dealing with control systems
- You are familiar with programming and parameterising PLC controls
- You communicate confidently in German and English, enjoy exchanging ideas in an interdisciplinary team with different interfaces and stakeholders, and finding solutions together
We offer
Our institute is based on interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. In addition to systematic induction, you will benefit from individual development opportunities and our pronounced continuing education culture. For concerns regarding the optimal balance of work and family or personal interests, we support you with modern employment conditions and facilities on site.
For technical enquiries, please contact Daniel Kramer, Tel. +41 56 310 43 29.
We look forward to receiving your online application by 30 May 2026 for the position of Building Control System Technician (reference number 9353-27782).
Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Luca Simen, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
