PLC Developer (m/f/d)

Jobdescription

We are looking for an engaged and qualified Senior PLC Developer (f/m/d) to strengthen a cross-functional engineering team for an international company in the medical device industry located in Rotkreuz. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in designing, bringing up, and documenting modular real-time control software for next-generation automated instrument systems.

General Information

• Start Date: As soon as possible (Latest possible start date: 01.12.2026)

• Duration: 4 years (until 31.12.2030, with a high likelihood of extension)

• Workplace: Rotkreuz

• Workload: 80–100%

• Home Office: Yes (up to 1 day per week, onsite presence required for instrument testing)

• Travel: Occasional international travel (less than 10%, primarily to Germany)
  
  
  
  

Tasks & Responsibilities

• PLC Software Engineering: Design, build, and maintain modular, structured real-time PLC software from the ground up in Structured Text (ideally utilizing B&R controller platforms).

• Electrical & Hardware Design: Perform hands-on electrical engineering tasks including cable design, wiring schemes, PCB layout/schematics design, cabinet layout reviews, and EMC testing.

• System Bring-Up & Integration: Provide active, hands-on support for bringing up new instrument modules, interfacing existing automation designs, and conducting integration tests on live instruments.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with hardware, mechanical, and high-level software teams to ensure seamless integration between physical hardware, electrical components, and control software.

• Compliance & Formal Documentation: Author, maintain, and own the formal technical documentation for the control software and electrical subsystems in line with industry standards.

• Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution: Conduct thorough root-cause analysis and issue tracking during instrument testing and integration phases in a structured, pragmatic manner.
  
  
  
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements (Must-Haves)

• Education: University degree (BSc / MSc / Fachhochschule) in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.

• PLC Development Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands-on, professional experience developing industrial PLC control software (Structured Text).

• Electrical Design Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in electrical hardware engineering, including reading/interpreting schematics, wiring, cable drawing, and PCB design.

• Software & Design Toolchain: Proven proficiency in standard PLC development environments and electrical/PCB schematic tools.

• Cross-Functional Working Style: Pragmatic problem-solving mindset with strong social skills and a proven ability to thrive within an interdisciplinary, agile team environment.

• Language Skills: Professional proficiency in both German (fluent) and English is essential.
  
  
  
  
  

Desirable Skills (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience with B&R Automation Studio, EPLAN, or Siemens Xpedition.

• Deep experience in motor control applications and complex automated instrument workflows.

• Strong advanced background in complex electrical design and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) compliance.