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Automation Engineer for Customized Food Machinery | Automatisierungsingenieur/in für kundenspezifische Lebensmittelmaschinen

Dosys GmbH

Freienbach, SZ, Switzerland
Published Nov 28, 2025
Full-time
Permanent
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Job Summary

As an Automation Engineer specializing in customized food machinery, you will be responsible for the complete automation lifecycle of complex systems, handling machines up to 1000 I/Os. Your daily tasks will involve designing and selecting pneumatic and electrical components, defining control systems, and setting up robust machine networks (ProfiNet, EtherCAT). A core component of the role is programming industrial PLCs (Siemens S7/Beckhoff) using FUP, KOP, and SCL languages, alongside developing intuitive Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) with Siemens WINCC/TIA Portal or TwinCAT. This role is highly attractive due to its blend of in-house development and international commissioning and optimization at customer sites within the food sector. You must be able to translate complex process requirements into robust logic and contribute actively to project teams from concept through to service deployment.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering, or a basic qualification (e.g., Computer Scientist, Electronics Technician, or Automation Specialist) combined with relevant advanced professional training.

Experience

  • Ability to design, implement, commission, and document complete automation solutions (control, operation, electronics, and pneumatics) for customized machinery (up to 1000 I/Os)
  • Expert knowledge in PLC programming languages FUP, KOP, and SCL (IEC 61131-3)
  • Experience with Siemens control systems, drive technology, and HMI devices
  • Experience in hardware and network setup, and logic development using TIA Portal V14+ (Siemens) or TwinCAT V3+ (Beckhoff)
  • Experience in designing and commissioning pneumatic actuators and strong practical knowledge of electronics (24V loops up to 400V AC)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to work and travel internationally for commissioning and service assignments; High customer orientation and quality awareness.