Electrician/Automation Technician: from August 2026

23 December 2025
100%
CH - Visp

Job summary

Arxada, a leader in innovative solutions, is hiring a technician.

Tasks

Oversee reliable operations of advanced production equipment.
Conduct maintenance and troubleshooting of high-quality systems.
Collaborate on technical projects and promote safety culture.

Skills

Completed training as an electrician or automation technician.
Strong focus on safety, quality, and precision in work.
Excellent teamwork and service-oriented attitude.

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About the job

Arxada is a globally leading company for innovative solutions to protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, comprehensive regulatory expertise, as well as our competence in production and process development support our customers in protecting nutrition, health, and infrastructure efficiently – through chemistry and biotechnology that promote sustainability.

We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for various end markets, including Health & Nutrition, Household and Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings, as well as Wood Protection.

With customers in over 100 countries, the company achieved sales of 2 billion CHF in 2024. Arxada's headquarters are located in Basel (Switzerland). Worldwide, the company employs 3,200 people at 24 production sites and in 14 R&D centers, all committed to the success of our customers.

To strengthen our team at Arxada in Visp, Switzerland we are looking for an Electrician/Automation Technician: from August 2026.

In this role, you are part of a dedicated team responsible for the reliable technical operation of our state-of-the-art production facilities. In this role, you directly contribute to operational safety, plant availability, and process stability – thereby supporting Arxada's sustainable growth. You work closely with various departments, take responsibility in demanding technical projects, and actively contribute to a strong safety culture.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

Professional commissioning of EMR installations in new construction and renovation projects as well as expansions and maintenance
Maintenance and troubleshooting of technically sophisticated production equipment
Ensuring efficient, safe, and quality-oriented operations
Coordination and alignment of workflow with internal clients
Collaboration in interdisciplinary project and optimization teams

Qualifications and experience:

Completed training as an Electrician EFZ or Automation Technician EFZ
High standards for safety, quality, and careful working methods
Ideally experience with Office applications and SAP
Teamwork skills, service orientation, and enjoyment of a versatile technical activity
Very good German language skills, spoken and written
Manual dexterity
Graduates are also warmly welcome

Arxada offers first-class solutions in two clearly defined areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats from microorganisms to humans and the environment. This area includes five independent business units: Professional Hygiene, Household and Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings, and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE) provides materials for the production of composites in electronics, aerospace, and other industries. Furthermore, the portfolio includes vitamins and nutrient components, high-performance chemical intermediates, as well as raw materials for a variety of demanding applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered equally regardless of skin color, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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