Systems Engineer Automation Technology

About the job

Since 1964, Schweizer Electronic AG has been developing, producing and distributing forward-looking products and services for safety in rail transport. In our two business areas, warning systems and rail automation, we offer versatile and exciting tasks and are always looking for talents to jointly drive our innovations forward. We develop and produce our systems in Switzerland and distribute them worldwide through our own branches and sales partners. Across Europe, over 240 employees work for our group.

Systems Engineer Automation Technology 80-100%

Electrical Engineer

Reiden

Develop the next generation of intelligent level crossings. In this versatile role, you combine hardware development, PLC programming and functional safety into innovative automation solutions.

Your Tasks

• Development of controls for level crossings from conception to approval
• Definition and programming of system functionality in safety-oriented PLC software
• Design of software architecture, interfaces and diagnostic functions from specification to validation
• Participation in hardware development from conception to system testing
• Creation of safety evidence and product documentation as well as communication with experts and approval authorities
• Close collaboration with product management, purchasing and production
• Occasional customer visits at home and abroad as well as on-call duty in Switzerland

Your Profile

• Completed studies in automation, systems or electrical engineering, mechatronics or a comparable field
• Experience in PLC programming, ideally with safety-oriented controls
• Experience in testing control systems from simulation to commissioning
• Knowledge in PCB development (schematic/layout), CPLD or FPGA is an advantage
• Understanding of functional safety (fail-safe, FMEDA); CENELEC knowledge is an advantage
• Experience in control cabinet and system electrics as well as EMC and environmental testing
• Confident handling of laboratory measuring technology
• Very good German and English skills; French is an advantage

Work-Life Balance

Outside the core hours of 08:30 - 11:30, we offer flexible working hours during which you can organise your time freely.

Mobility (Parking)

Free parking spaces are provided next to the company building in Reiden.

Further Training

The company supports its employees according to their abilities and performance within the scope of operational possibilities. It financially contributes to course and training fees if the further training is in the interest of the company.

Service Anniversary

At 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service, you will receive a thank you gift.

Leisure and Sport

To help you stay healthy, our fitness room and showers are available to you.

Employee Events

There are four employee information sessions per year. In summer, the company sponsors a barbecue event. At the end of the year, a Christmas party is organised for employees.

Daniela Brugger
Industriestasse 3
6260 Reiden

062 749 07 07

You are a solution-oriented, independent personality with a broad technical understanding and the ability to independently drive demanding development tasks.

For further information, please contact Moritz Pichler, Team Leader Development; Tel. 062 749 06 88 or Bodo Gräbner, Business Unit Manager Rail Automation Products; Tel. 079 357 94 28.

You can expect a versatile, responsible role with great scope for design in an internationally successful rail automation company, as well as an open, collegial working environment, modern work equipment and attractive employment conditions. Your workplace is optimally accessible thanks to its proximity to the train station and motorway.

Interested?
Please send your complete application documents including salary expectations in electronic form to Ms Daniela Brugger, Head of Human Resources.

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