Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

Stahl Gerlafingen AG is an important company within the AFV BELTRAME GROUP, which is the European market leader in the production of reinforcing steel bars.

About 450 employees manufacture reinforcing steel from scrap steel in Gerlafingen. Stahl Gerlafingen AG is the largest recycling company in Switzerland. The sales markets for the products are in Switzerland and the European Union.

Permanent position in day shift

Tasks/Responsibilities

• Corrective fault detection/fixing and preventive maintenance of production equipment according to maintenance plan
• Carrying out repairs, overhauls and commissioning as well as documenting the work in SAP PM
• Planning, managing, implementing and commissioning automation projects; preparing and coordinating specifications
• Support of drive systems (frequency converters, inverters, motors) as well as assistance in the measurement and control technology (MSR) area
• Support, development and adaptation of software solutions and visualization systems; creation and correction of documentation
• Instruction and training of plant operators
• Improvement of economic efficiency taking into account cost, quality, environmental and safety requirements

Skills

• Technician HF or FH specializing in automation / electrical engineering or completed training in a recognized electrical profession with corresponding further training
• Knowledge of PLC systems (Siemens S7, TIA Portal) as well as safety PLCs (e.g. Pilz PSS3000 / PSS4000)
• Experience with visualization systems (Siemens WinCC), CAD software as well as drive systems (AC/DC, digital and analog; e.g. Siemens, ABB, Schneider Electric, GE)
• Good knowledge of measurement, control and regulation technology (MSR), measuring and testing as well as electrical regulations, standards and installation techniques in the low voltage area
• At least 1 year of experience in maintenance / automation with knowledge of low and medium voltage systems, PLC and MSR
• German spoken and written (native language), good English skills
• Very good MS Office and general PC skills
• Physically fully fit and resilient (heat, dust, noise), not afraid of heights
• Willingness to work outside regular hours, for multiple shifts during overhauls and emergencies as well as to participate in on-call duty
• Team player, reliable, independent and responsible working style as well as high awareness of occupational safety and quality

• Challenging and varied tasks in an international environment
  
• Interesting and diverse activities in a team of professionals
  
• Unique working environment in Switzerland
  
• Above-average social benefits