Automation Technician with NIV 13 / 60-100%

08 May 2026
60 – 100%
Permanent position
Mägenwil

Job summary

Join our growing Swiss family business in the food sector. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal growth.

Tasks

Ensure operational readiness and troubleshoot production systems.
Assist in procuring spare parts and maintenance supplies.
Conduct periodic maintenance and explore optimization measures.

Skills

Completed training as an electrician or equivalent; relevant experience preferred.
Familiarity with PLC programming and willingness to learn.
Team-oriented with strong analytical and cross-functional thinking.

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About the job

We are a steadily growing and successful Swiss family business in the food industry. State-of-the-art technology, innovation, sustainability, and well-trained employees are the pillars of our success.

To strengthen our maintenance team, we are looking for you as

Automation Technician with NIV 13 / 60-100%

Your tasks

Responsible for troubleshooting and ensuring the operational readiness of our production facilities
Assisting in the procurement of spare parts and consumables for maintenance
Carrying out periodic maintenance work and identifying system optimisations
Developing and implementing optimisation measures
Installing and commissioning new systems and actively participating in project work
Supporting building services in general maintenance and repair work
Shift work alternating weekly with day shifts, occasionally on weekends

Your qualifications

Completed basic training as an Automation Technician EFZ, Industrial Electrician EFZ, or equivalent qualification
Professional experience in maintenance desired
Enjoyment of PLC programming and interest in further training in this area
Industrial electrician licence according to Art. 13 NIV (ESTI)
Team-oriented personality with analytical and cross-disciplinary thinking
High sense of responsibility and enjoyment of precise and independent work
Experienced in using the MS Office suite
Willingness to work night shifts and on-call duty

Your prospects

You can expect a varied, interesting range of tasks in an innovative and dynamic working environment. Your active participation is appreciated, and you will have freedom for ideas as well as opportunities for development. Our corporate culture is characterised by responsibility and trust. In addition, you benefit from shopping discounts, an attractive car park offer, a workplace in a central location - directly at the station, and various employee events per year. At the KNEUSS GüggeliShop, you also benefit from a daily freshly prepared lunch offer at attractive prices.

Your next steps

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via the online form. For further information, our Human Resources department will be happy to assist you.

Ernst Kneuss Geflügel AG, Eichlistrasse 5, 5506 Mägenwil