Solothurn
Head of Software Development PLC (m/f/d)
- 25 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Native language), English (Intermediate)
- 4500 Solothurn
About the job
We have developed a web-based online platform for job searching and talent acquisition that digitalises the
application process and supports the company in quickly recognising talents in the market and securing them for the long term. With a digital Rocken profile, every
applicant can quickly and easily connect with market-leading companies and share their profile.
Our work places people at the centre technologically and organically. Rocken® offers
executive search and talent management consulting to address the personal and individual needs
of each person and to implement these optimally in recruitment and career planning.
Head of Software Development PLC (m/f/d)
Our ROCKEN partner is an international manufacturer of high-tech high-performance machines and a specialist and manufacturer of CNC-controlled precision grinding machines. The company has been a recognised Swiss brand name in the machine industry for more than 70 years. In a challenging environment, our partner offers technically and commercially intelligent grinding solutions for the production of highly precise mechanical components.
Inventiveness, simplicity, reliability and consistent customer orientation: these are the foundations for the company’s success. Reliability, control of thermal distortion and reproducible grinding processes provide customers worldwide with decisive market advantages.
Role:
Are you looking for a new challenge where you can apply your skills as Head of Software, PLC and NC? In this role, you take technical responsibility for software, PLC and NC solutions and continuously develop automation and software expertise together with internal and external partners. You are responsible for the further development of solutions that are highly precise and innovative. Your goal is to achieve the best possible results together with others. You will start in this position immediately or by arrangement.
Responsibilities:
- You take professional responsibility for the areas of software, PLC/PMC and NC
- You ensure technically and economically optimal solutions for our machines and customer projects
- You develop and maintain NC programmes and technology cycles
- You define software and technology architectures as well as coding, structure and documentation standards
- You plan, control and monitor customer and development projects taking into account requirements, capacities, material availability and deadlines
- You support sales and after-sales with technical queries
Qualifications:
- You have completed a technical education or degree in automation, electrical engineering, computer science, systems engineering or a comparable field.
- You bring several years of professional experience in automation technology, PLC/NC programming or the machine industry.
- You have solid experience with PLC/PMC systems.
- You have good knowledge in NC programming and technology cycles.
- You have experience in the development and structuring of machine software.
- You possess a strong understanding of technical contexts and economic requirements.
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours: contemporary employment conditions
- Attractive training and development opportunities: targeted training and development opportunities
- Experienced and dynamic team: collegial, dynamic team
- Open corporate culture: short decision-making paths
- Numerous employee events: high scope for creativity
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Work location
Solothurn
Contact
Bini Konxheli,
+41443852171
