Software Automation Engineer
- 16 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Basic knowledge)
- Olten
About the job
Are you intrigued by Industry 4.0?You don’t just want to watch, but to help shape it?
Then come to us!
Software Automation Engineer
What you can achieve with us.
- Programming PLC software as well as configuring SCADA systems for customer-specific control and monitoring technology solutions
- Commissioning the software you have created on site at the customer
- Coordinating the planned solutions together with the electrical engineering team
- Conducting in-house tests of the developed software and configured systems
- Conducting customer training and preparing customer documentation
- Advising and supporting customers during and after project execution
- Providing support and acting as a contact person for customers and suppliers during project execution
What defines you.
- Higher technical college/university of applied sciences degree and initial experience in automation
- Practical experience in PLC programming and/or visualisation applications
- French language skills, both spoken and written, are an advantage
- An independent, solution-oriented working style and enthusiasm for new technologies
- Ability to inspire and a high degree of customer orientation as well as good communication skills
What we offer you.
- Training on our tools & introduction to processes by our senior software engineers
- External further training with our system partners such as Siemens
- The possibility to work from home or part-time
- Top infrastructure and good social benefits
- An independent and varied role
- A collegial working atmosphere with a first-name culture on equal footing
- Attractive further training and development opportunities
Equans Switzerland Process Automation AG. Shaping the future together.
We plan, integrate and maintain comprehensive automation solutions for industrial and infrastructure facilities – Clever. Smart. Optimised. As a company of Equans Switzerland, the leading full-service provider for holistic building and energy solutions in Switzerland, we drive the transformation and digitalisation of our customers and use our expertise to identify industry-specific needs and develop integrated solutions with long-term added value. This applies to almost all industrial plants – from wastewater facilities to energy generation to complex special plants. All from a single source and perfectly coordinated.
Workplace
Equans Switzerland AG
Rötzmattweg 115
4600 Olten
Your contact person
Tina BENKENSTEIN
Head of Human Resources
+41 79 674 46 94