Software Engineer (80-100%) m/w/d

Role Overview

As a Software Engineer, you will bridge development and operational excellence across two key regions:

• Switzerland: Focus on innovation, development, and advanced technologies as part of the Technology Center.
• China: Emphasis on operations, deployment, and the production of high-performance systems.

This hybrid role ensures smooth collaboration between the development and operational teams, leveraging DevOps methodologies to enhance system delivery, reliability, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Development (Switzerland):
• • Design and develop PLC and automation software with a focus on advanced technologies and innovation.
  • Create scalable, modular, and reusable codebases, ensuring the highest software standards.
  • Enhance existing software through refactoring and continuous improvement.
• Operations (China):
• • Deploy, configure, and maintain software systems for production machinery.
  • Collaborate with operations teams to ensure seamless system integration and address challenges in real-time.
  • Optimize deployment pipelines for system reliability and efficiency.
• DevOps Practices:
• • Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to streamline development and deployment cycles.
  • Foster collaboration between Swiss development teams and Chinese operations teams.
  • Conduct root cause analysis to resolve system failures and ensure high system uptime.
• System Integration:
• • Coordinate with hardware teams for integrating motors, drives, sensors, and interfaces into production workflows.
  • Test and validate system functionalities to meet quality and operational standards.

Qualifications

• Educational Background:
• • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• Technical Expertise:
• • PLC Programming: Proficiency in structured text programming.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools, automation frameworks, and DevOps pipelines.
  • Knowledge of fieldbus technologies (e.g. Powerlink, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, ProfNet).
  • Familiarity with system integration of motors, drives, and sensors.
• Experience:
• • Minimum 3 years of experience in a DevOps, software, or automation engineering role.
  • Experience working with international teams and remote collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Git, MS Teams).
• Skills:
• • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address operational challenges.
  • Proficiency in English for cross-cultural communication.
  • Willingness to travel between Switzerland and China for project coordination.