Bellach
Development Engineer Mechatronics with Focus on Software (m/f/d)
- 24 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
About the job
Development Engineer Mechatronics with Focus on Software
(m/f/d | 80 - 100%)
HESS - The Swiss Pioneer in Vehicle Construction
As a leading Swiss company for the development, manufacture and repair of vehicles and kits, we employ 600 staff in Bellach (SO). In addition to our local production, we support and supply licence partners on five continents with our modular system "Co-Bolt". As the only Swiss bus manufacturer, we operate far beyond the borders with our high-quality electric and trolleybuses. The culture of innovation is the fuel of our company.
To meet the growing demand for electrically powered buses, we are strengthening our teams in the area of Technology & Projects and are therefore looking for a dynamic Development Engineer specialising in Mechatronics.
Your Tasks
- Development of software for the entire vehicle (multiplex system)
- Leading and/or participating in development projects, including conducting the necessary design reviews
- Programming and parameterisation of subsystems, including validation and verification in the test environment
- Execution and support of initial commissioning of subsystems and the entire 24V vehicle
- Support of customer service (3rd-level support)
- Product maintenance in the field of vehicle software
Our Requirements
- Technical basic training
- Further education BSc Automotive Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering or a similar field
- Basic programming skills in C/C++ or other programming languages
- Knowledge of working with communication systems such as the CAN bus
- Confident German and English skills, both spoken and written; French skills are an advantage
- Passion for vehicles and interest in electromobility
We Offer You
- You can expect a varied and challenging role in an innovative and growing environment
- Shape the sustainable mobility solutions of tomorrow together with a motivated team
- We offer you opportunities for specialisation in the field of vehicle software
- Benefit from fast and short decision-making processes
- Flexible working hours and the possibility of home office
- We ensure you fair employment conditions
If you feel addressed, please send us your complete application documents via the link (Apply now).
Your QUESTIONS about this position will be answered by
Christoph Wenger (Head of HR)
+41 32 617 34 33
Carrosserie HESS AG | Bielstrasse 7 | 4512 Bellach
jobs@hess-ag.ch | www.hess-ag.ch