PLC Mechatronics Development Engineer

Background:

We are looking for a PLC mechatronic developer to strengthen our interdisciplinary department of software, electronics, and mechanical engineers. In this challenging position, you will have the opportunity to maintain and develop real-time control software for Lab Automation devices (e.g. sample handling devices) as well as the selection and parameterization of the electronic components.

The perfect candidate:

The perfect candidate is an experienced Engineer who is a motivated and proactive team player with experience in a cross-disciplinary environment. Additionally, he/she has good communication analytical, and conceptual skills.

General Information:

• Start date: ASAP
• Latest Start Date: 1.2.2024
• Planned duration: technical end date after 12 months
• Extension: possible
• Workplace: Rotkreuz
• Workload: 80-100%
• Remote/Home Office: onsite only
• Travel: ca. 10%
• Team: 8
• Working hours: Standard

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Selection and parameterization of electronic components such as stepper motors, sensors, and control components
• Create accurate code design and implementation including the tests to verify the code against unit and or subsystem specification
• Execute the assigned work packages correctly, completely, and in a timely manner
• Provide all necessary documentation according to the development process
• Review and analyze your source code as well as on request the source code of your peers
• Review application design, functionality, usability, and performance to enhance it
• Participate in all phases of development from feasibility studies through design, development, testing, and bug fixing including software maintenance of a mechatronic, embedded real-time system component
• Participate in defining work packages, their estimation, planning, and implementation within the development team
• Provide work status and issue notification within the project team
• Close interdisciplinary collaboration with project teams
• Support of Operations during the product transfer phase

Must Haves:

• Bachelor or Master's degree in electrical engineering or similar (preferably FH)
• Min. 3 years of experience as a software developer preferably for real-time machine control software
• Motivated and proactive team player with experience in a cross-disciplinary environment and good communication skills
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Experience with PLC environment (preferably B&R Automation)
• Strong understanding of low-level mechatronic systems, including hardware and firmware
• Proven knowledge of structured text programming
• Fluent in written and spoken German and English

We are looking forward to your application