Untervaz
Automation Technician
- 27 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
Eastern Switzerland
What to expect
- You independently ensure the operational readiness of the PLC, control systems and the technical network (OT)
- You take on troubleshooting as well as precise fault diagnosis for complex systems and machines
- You successfully commission demanding systems and measurement installations
- You carefully calibrate and maintain measuring instruments to guarantee maximum accuracy
- You maintain the technical network (OT) and strategically expand it
- You provide regular on-call service during the day and at night to ensure a quick response to faults at all times
- You professionally accompany external partners on projects while always keeping an overview
- You create precise documentation of all work and processes carried out
What you bring
- You have a basic technical education in the electrical field, such as an electrician, automation technician or electronics technician
- You have solid practical experience in the installation of industrial systems in the field of measurement and control technology
- You have good knowledge of industrial electronics, PLC programming and drive technology
- You have already gained specific professional experience in automation and measurement technology
- Ideally, you have additional knowledge in industrial plant construction
- You master PLC controls in both hardware and software and are very familiar with systems from Allen Bradley and Siemens S7
At Holcim (Switzerland) Ltd, we live a culture of diversity and inclusion. We have designed our policies and practices to protect our employees, build trust and help them fully realise their potential.
We guarantee equal treatment for every person regarding employment and employment opportunities, regardless of ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status of the candidate, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.
Recruitment processes and talent development reflect this commitment in our daily lives.
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Your contact
Questions about the position or the application process?
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Anna-Lena Mauthe
Talent Acquisition Specialist
About Holcim
Holcim (Switzerland) Ltd is one of Switzerland’s leading providers of innovative and sustainable construction solutions in the fields of building construction, civil engineering and infrastructure. At 55 locations throughout Switzerland, the company produces concrete, gravel and cement and recycles demolition materials into resource-saving products.
Sustainability is at the heart of the business: as a pioneer in developing future-proof solutions, Holcim Switzerland aims to produce climate-neutral and fully recyclable building materials by 2050.
To achieve this vision, Holcim relies on a circular economy and reduces CO2 along the entire value chain. Holcim Switzerland is a subsidiary of the globally operating Holcim Ltd and employs around 1200 people in three cement plants, 16 gravel plants, 36 concrete plants and several recycling centres.