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