Zürich
9 hours ago
Senior Automation Engineer - PLC Application
- 13 March 2026
- 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join Kanadevia Inova, a global leader in waste infrastructure. Be part of a company committed to sustainability and innovation.
Tasks
- Program and maintain PLC software and HMI applications using Siemens platforms.
- Collaborate with R&D to enhance software and hardware solutions.
- Configure networking devices and perform factory acceptance testing.
Skills
- 5+ years with Siemens PLC systems and a relevant degree required.
- Proficiency in bus communication protocols and electrical drawings.
- Strong analytical, planning, and communication skills essential.
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About the job
Company Description
Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.
Transforming Waste into Value
At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.
Job Description
- Programming from scratch, maintenance and update of existing PLC software and HMI application, mainly based on Siemens platforms (TIA Portal, WinCC, Step 7) for Kanadevia Inova PLC systems
- Continuous development and improvement of Kanadevia Inova software and hardware solutions in cooperation with the R&D and Service department
- Review of technical specifications and Request for Quotation documentation to ensure accuracy, conformance with norms and codes and client specifications
- Configuration of Networking devices (Managed switches, routers, DMZ routers, firewalls)
- Initial setup and configuration of industrial PC’s
- Factory Acceptance Testing and commissioning of KVI PLC systems both on site and remote
- Willingness to globally travel up to 20% and willingness to perform the stand-by duty with the team
Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Siemens PLC systems (TIA Portal, Step 7, WinCC)
- Master or Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering
- Good knowledge of various bus communication protocols (Profinet, Profibus, ModbusTCP, OPC UA, Ethernet)
- Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and Piping and Instrument Diagrams
- Proactive and solution-oriented approach, ability to make decisions
- Very good detailed knowledge of process engineering procedures and process functions and basic electrical knowledge
- Analytical thinking, planning and organizational competence, high quality standards, technical flexibility as well as team- and communication skills
- Fluency in English, German and French are advantageous
Additional Information
- Annual performance reviews and bonus awards
- Pension scheme, life insurance and disability insurance
- Inclusive, values led culture
- Responsibility and challenge within multi discipline field of activities
- Team-oriented working atmosphere in an international Company
- Tailored learning and development opportunities
- Career path options
For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.
