Control Technician

Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI)

Villigen PSI

Key information

Publication date:23 December 2025
Workload:100%
Contract type:Permanent position
Place of work:Villigen PSI

Job summary

The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) is Switzerland's largest research institute.

Tasks

Design and implement safety systems for research facilities.
Develop and support control systems for efficient operations.
Create visualizations with WinCC or WinCC Unified software.

Skills

Automatiker*in EFZ with a technician qualification in electrical engineering.
Experience with SPS software solutions like Siemens TIA Portal.
Good knowledge of field buses like PROFINET and PROFIBUS.

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The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland. At PSI, we conduct cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation, as well as the fundamentals of nature. Through basic and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for central questions from society, science, and the economy. The education of young people is a central concern of PSI. Therefore, about a quarter of our employees are postdoctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, or apprentices. In total, PSI employs 2300 staff.

For the SPS Systems group, we are looking for a

Your tasks

Planning and implementation of safety systems and controls for accelerator facilities and research institutions using programmable logic controllers (PLC)
Specification, acceptance, integration, and support of plant controls
Creation of visualizations with WinCC or WinCC Unified
Participation in the development of protection concepts
Support of installed systems for safe and efficient plant operation
Integration of controls into higher-level control systems

Your profile

Certified automation technician with further training as a technician HF in electrical engineering or a comparable qualification
Several years of experience in creating PLC software solutions (Siemens TIA Portal, SCL, FUP), Beckhoff is an advantage
Experience in new development is an advantage
Creation of technical documentation (operating instructions, test documentation)
Structured, methodical approach with very independent working style
Basic knowledge of common fieldbuses (PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Modbus)
Very good German and English skills, spoken and written

We offer

Our institute is based on interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. In addition to systematic onboarding, you benefit from individual development opportunities and our pronounced continuing education culture. For concerns regarding the optimal balance of work and family or personal interests, we support you with modern employment conditions and on-site facilities.

For technical inquiries, please contact Antonino Di Giovanna, Tel. +41 56 310 3917

We look forward to receiving your online application by January 31, 2025 for the position of Control Technician (Index No. 9371-25879)

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Adrian Kirsch, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

www.psi.ch