Automation Engineer

--- base: meta-keywords: meta-viewport: width=device-width, title: Automation Engineer --- Automation Engineer ======================== Reporting to the Equipment Engineering department, the Automation Engineer is responsible for the development, maintenance, standardization, and continuous improvement of SCS equipment control software. The position covers the entire lifecycle of automation systems: PLC/HMI development, commissioning, customer support, retrofitting of existing machines, and evolution of software platforms. Essential responsibilities * Develop PLC and HMI software for new machines and retrofit projects. * Design modular, robust, and reusable software architectures. * Maintain a common software architecture across different machine ranges. * Develop and maintain standardized software libraries. * Reduce technical debt of existing software by improving its readability, modularity, and maintainability. * Modernize control systems of installed machines. * Diagnose and resolve software issues reported by customers. * Participate in commissioning (FAT/SAT) and technical interventions; the position may require occasional travel within Switzerland and abroad. * Collaborate with R&D, production, and sales teams. * Maintain complete technical documentation (PLC, HMI, software architecture, troubleshooting and commissioning procedures). * Participate in the continuous improvement of the company's automation standards. * Ensure software version management (versioning) and traceability of changes. * Contribute to the development of new generations of machines. Required technical skills * Mastery of PLC programming (Beckhoff TwinCAT 3, CODESYS or equivalent environment). * Development of operator interfaces under TwinCAT 3 HMI (TE2000). * Knowledge of industrial networks and protocols (Profinet, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, RS-232, etc.). * Knowledge of industrial application development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, , , Electron or equivalent technologies). * Reading electrical diagrams. * Reading mechanical drawings. * Knowledge of motion control, drives, and industrial instrumentation is an asset. * Mastery of office tools. Your profile * HES/EPF Engineer or equivalent degree in automation, electrotechnics, mechatronics, or a similar field. * 1 to 3 years of experience in an industrial environment. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. * Autonomy and organizational skills. * Team spirit and good communication skills. * Rigor in documentation and tracking of changes. * Customer orientation and continuous improvement. * French, minimum C1 level. * English, minimum B2 level, C1 recommended. Specialty Coating Systems SA * Specialty Coating Systems SA Rue du Collège 43 2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds * [ ](< >) jpid7e53ec6jm jpit1042jm jpiy26jm