Software Engineer Automation (m/f/x)

About the job

Rotzinger Transver, with locations in Kaiseraugst and Altendorf in Switzerland, is a leading provider of solutions for product flow control, buffering, distribution, and conveyor technology for the food, confectionery, and packaging industries.

Our portfolio includes a wide range of innovative systems that ensure reliable product handling, stable line performance, and efficient connection between processing and packaging processes. With modular, scalable, and hygienic solutions, we support our customers in reducing product losses, minimising downtime, and increasing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). We strive to continuously develop our offerings and competencies to meet the changing requirements of our customers.

More information about Rotzinger Transver and our comprehensive range of services can be found on the website: www.rotzingertransver.com.

Rotzinger Transver is part of Coesia, a globally active group of companies for innovative industrial and packaging solutions headquartered in Bologna. Coesia is represented in 34 countries, unites 21 companies, and employs more than 8,000 people worldwide as of 2026.

As a Software Engineer Automation, you support our customers from conception, implementation, testing, to commissioning of the software and beyond. You work on the further development and application commissioning of complex lines (PLC, motion) with connection to third-party components, e.g. casting system, convincing system, oven, or downstream packaging machines.

This is how you create added value:

• You work in a small project team (between 2-4 colleagues) on shorter and longer projects (from approximately 4 up to 15 weeks depending on project size)

• You take responsibility in various project phases, such as planning and implementing automation solutions up to successful operation

• You create software programmes in the field of process automation (PLC/PCS7/ProLeit as well as visualisations)

• You are the contact person for the project internally and externally

• You see challenges in problems and contribute innovative ideas to finding solutions

• You develop our control architecture further together with the team and create solutions for future requirements of our machines

For optimal fulfilment of the tasks, you need the following professional qualifications:

• Preferably basic electrical training (e.g. automation technician or electrician)

• A completed technical education (TS, HF, FH)

• Initial experience in implementing process automation projects

• Good knowledge of programming in Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC, flexible Unified is an advantage

• and/or good knowledge of Rockwell Studio 5000

• Good knowledge of Siemens and/or Rockwell fail-safe PLCs

• Good knowledge of drive technology (frequency converters and servo controllers, motion control is an advantage)

• Networked thinking (flexibility, openness, strategic foresight)

• Good German skills (at least C1); very good English skills

• Flexible deployment at the Kaiseraugst and Altendorf locations

Our offer

• An international working environment

• Good social benefits and a contemporary salary system

• Fleet discount

• Anniversary and long-service gifts

• Support for training and further education

• 25 days holiday up to the age of 49, then 28 days, and from 60 years, 30 days

• Free parking spaces

• Close public transport connections

• Profit sharing