SPS Software and Hardware Engineer

The Ferrum Group - with its subsidiaries Ferrum Packaging AG and Ferrum Process Systems AG - employs a total of around 800 people and offers high-quality products and services worldwide in the field of mechanical engineering. More than 30 apprentices are trained at the Swiss plants in Rupperswil and Schafisheim. Thanks to our other locations in the USA, China, India, Brazil, Poland and Germany and our representatives in over 80 countries, we are close to our customers.

Ferrum packaging machines from Switzerland are a byword for state-of-the-art technology, quality and reliability in the food and beverage industry worldwide. Ferrum means worldwide presence and thus customer proximity, solutions tailored to requirements and high service quality. Do you want to be actively involved in these growing markets? Are you looking for an exciting, challenging field of activity? Two yeses? Then we can offer you a very interesting position.

Due to the further growth of the ferruSwitch team we are looking for a

SPS Software and Hardware Engineer (m/f/d)

Main tasks

• Customer project processing
• Technical feasibility studies in-house and on site
• Creation of functional descriptions and electrical diagrams
• SPS programming including GUI/HMI functionalities
• Testing and cleaning of the programs and interfaces
• Testing, documentation and internal acceptance of the controls
• Electrical and software-technical commissioning of machines and equipment on site
• Support of customer service according to SAT (Site Acceptance Test)

Requirements / Qualifications

• Completed relevant further training (e.g. bachelor)
• Experience in the engineering of PLC control systems (Siemens, AB, Pilz), in automation technology and control engineering
• Familiar with MS-Office, E-CAD, ERP
• Loyal team player with a goal-orientated, independent way of working
• Very good knowledge of German and English (level B2)
• Willingness to travel globally 30 %
• Valid category B driving licence

Do you see yourself with your skills in this challenging profile? Do you want to actively contribute your expert knowledge pro in these growing markets?

What Ferrum has to offer you:

• Working in a young and dynamic team
• Serious introduction to the new area of responsibility in our in-house training department
• Independent work with a flexible working time model for a better work-life balance
• Working in a financially sound company that is focused on innovation
• You can find more details here: Ferrum as an employer

Contact

Nicole Furrer

Human Resources Manager