Automation Technician (gn) in Plant Engineering

Oerlikon is a leading global technology company developing innovative solutions in surface technology. At the Wohlen (AG) location, customer-specific coating plants are created – from development and assembly to successful commissioning. Our customers operate in dynamic growth markets such as aerospace, the automotive industry, and the energy sector. Do you want to contribute your know-how to customer-specific plant engineering and actively participate in demanding technical solutions? Then we look forward to getting to know you.

Your tasks

Responsibility for the professional wiring of our customer-specific new plants in surface technology
Independent assembly and professional cabling of control cabinets according to applicable standards and electrical schematics
Cross-departmental cooperation with engineering and assembly within the framework of our plant projects
Independent analysis as well as rectification of technical challenges and malfunctions
Support during the commissioning and testing of our coating plants
Active contribution to the further development of processes and technical solutions

Your profile

Completed basic training as an Automation Technician (gn), Electrical Fitter (gn) or comparable qualification
Several years of professional experience in industrial plant engineering
Good knowledge in handling electrical schematics as well as user knowledge in Microsoft Office and SAP
Communicative and team-oriented personality
High reliability, sense of duty, and resilience
Independent, flexible, and responsible way of working

We offer

Varied activity in an internationally oriented company in the high-tech sector
In early 2027, Oerlikon Metco will move to Hausen (AG) – a modern production and technology center for thermal coating awaits us
Open corporate culture and a friendly, open-minded team
Perspectives for personal and professional development
Independent work in an attractive working environment
An attractive compensation package with good social benefits

Do you feel addressed? Then we are curious to get to know you!

Please apply online via our career page www.oerlikon.com/career

About Oerlikon

Oerlikon is a world leader in Material Science Engineering. With the right combination of surface technologies, advanced materials, coating plants, components, and advanced manufacturing, we help customers improve the performance, efficiency, longevity, and sustainability of their products and processes. Our technologies are often invisible to end users but are business-critical for the industries that enable modern life: aerospace, energy, semiconductors, medical technology, luxury goods, tool industry, automotive industry, and general industry. Oerlikon is headquartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, operates in 38 countries, and employs around 10,000 people worldwide. In 2025, Oerlikon achieved a turnover of CHF 1.6 billion.

We offer a great variety of activity profiles in a dynamic, supportive environment in which people are empowered to grow and reach their full potential – guided by our core values of integrity, teamwork, excellence, and innovation.

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