Automation Technician OT (Operational Technology)

Give your career a fresh boost and combine your passion for technology with the world of food!

Are you enthusiastic about technology, enjoy taking responsibility, and are you looking for a varied role in an exciting environment? Are PLCs, circuit diagrams, and controls more than just technical terms to you, and do you prefer thinking in solutions rather than problems? Then we look forward to your application.

Your tasks

• Support and ensure the technical availability of automation systems at the Oensingen site
• Perform 1st and 2nd level support including error analysis and troubleshooting
• Support and further development of the overarching server systems in the automation and Operational Technology OT environment (HMI, PLC, SCADA, PLS, Data Historian, MES, WMS)
• Interface function between users, IT, engineering, and suppliers
• Execution and support of projects in the field of automation (e.g. optimisation, adaptation, expansion, modernisation) on plants and systems
• Integration and configuration of new plants, systems, and components into the Bell Group structure
• Support during commissioning and production support of highly complex plants
• Technical support for various maintenance and project teams
• Monitoring of systems as well as management of backups and support for disaster recovery

Your profile

• Completed technician training, preferably with prior training as an electrician, electronics technician, automation technician, or IT specialist
• Professional experience in programming and commissioning of PLC and visualisation systems, such as Siemens S7 (Step 7 Classic / TIA Portal) and WinCC, as well as fieldbus systems like ProfiNet etc.
• Experience with IT systems (Windows client, server, networks)
• Experience in implementing and coordinating automation projects
• No sensitivity to blood, cold, and strong odours
• Willingness to work irregular hours (on-call and weekend shifts)
• Very good German and good English skills, both spoken and written

What we offer

• With us, you benefit from at least 25 days of holiday. We also have electronic time recording, so you can compensate your overtime with additional days off.
• Culinary delights are important to us: freshly prepared meals in our staff restaurant, a lunch menu including soup and salad, water & tea, and free fruit as well as high-quality products at heavily reduced prices await you in our outlet.
• Benefit from convenient public transport connections, attractive subsidies for tickets, and ample parking spaces in the car park.
• Expand your knowledge through extensive training offers, high-quality courses at the Coop Education Centre, and diverse personal development opportunities.
• Your well-being is important to us: benefit from our health management, attendance bonus, discounted Reka checks, exclusive employee discounts, and subsidised fitness subscriptions – for health and leisure enjoyment.
• Secure your future with our above-average pension scheme, receive anniversary bonuses, Christmas bonuses, and attractive rewards for employee referrals. In addition, you receive the Coop staff discount card and we cover two-thirds of your pension fund contributions!