Automation Technician

About the job

To strengthen our maintenance team, we are looking for a committed, technically skilled, service-oriented and proactive individual at our locations in Olten and Dulliken. Look forward to a varied role with a high degree of personal responsibility as well as regular working hours without shift work and on-call duties.

Ionbond – The Surface Engineers™

Ionbond provides advanced coating solutions for applications in aerospace, medical technology, food contact, automotive industry, decorative industry and toolmaking. We offer a wide range of hard, low-friction and wear-resistant coatings based on PVD, PACVD and CVD technologies. With over 30 contract coating centres in 15 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, Ionbond has one of the largest coating networks in the world. Ionbond is part of the renowned Japanese industrial consortium IHI Group.

Your area of responsibility

• Ensuring the high technical availability of our production equipment and infrastructure
• Independent fault analysis, troubleshooting and rectification on automated production systems
• Maintenance, servicing and repair of electrical, electronic and automation components
• Analysis and resolution of faults in PLC controls, sensors, actuators and other control components
• Optimisation and further development of existing PLC controls and automated processes
• Carrying out inspection, measurement and testing work on machines and systems
• Support with modifications, new installations and commissioning of production equipment
• Participation in technical projects and continuous improvements of our equipment and processes
• Ensuring compliance with occupational safety and health regulations
• Updating and maintaining technical documentation, electrical schematics and system records
• Cost-conscious handling of infrastructure, spare parts and operating materials

Your knowledge, skills and personality

• Completed vocational training as an Automation Technician with a Federal VET Diploma or comparable training in automation, electrical engineering or electrical installation
• Several years of professional experience, preferably in maintenance and troubleshooting of industrial production equipment
• Good knowledge of PLC controls and interest in their further development and optimisation
• Good knowledge of electrical control, measurement and regulation technology
• Ability for systematic and analytical fault finding on complex machines and systems
• High technical understanding and enthusiasm for automation and continuous improvement
• Independent, structured and solution-oriented working style
• Creative and cross-process thinking
• Reliable, flexible and team-oriented personality with high initiative
• Good PC user skills
• Very good German skills; English skills are an advantage

What we offer you

• Market-based remuneration, bonus, health premium, 13th month salary, travel allowance
• An innovative industrial environment with modern and technically demanding production equipment
• A varied role with a high degree of independence and scope for design
• The opportunity to actively help shape automation solutions and technical improvements
• Fast decision-making processes, an appreciative company culture and a strong team spirit
• No shift work or on-call duties
• Contemporary working conditions (including a 40-hour week), at least 25 days holiday, close to SBB station, free parking

Have we inspired you? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application.