Industrial Software & Automation Engineer (gn) — Oerlikon

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Industrial Software & Automation Engineer (gn)

Their tasks

• Development and further development of PLC, HMI and software solutions for thermal coating systems
• Programming of Siemens S7-1500 controllers with TIA Portal
• Development of HMI applications with Java using modern software architectures and design patterns
• Setting up and using virtual test environments with Siemens SIMIT
• Implementation of test automation and software quality assurance concepts
• Integration of databases and industrial communication protocols
• Collaboration on CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes with GitLab
• Implementation of cyber security, IEC 62443 and CRA requirements in development projects
• Collaboration in interdisciplinary and international teams as well as support for commissioning

Your profile

• Studies or comparable training in computer science, software engineering, automation or electrical engineering
• Several years of experience in PLC development with Siemens S7-1500 and TIA Portal
• Experience with SIMIT, test automation and virtual commissioning
• In-depth knowledge of Java, object-oriented software development and design patterns
• Experience with databases (SQL, Firebird, MongoDB)
• Knowledge of industrial communication systems (PROFINET, Modbus/TCP, OPC UA)
• Experience with Git, GitLab, CI/CD and modern software development processes
• Knowledge of Industrial Cyber Security, Secure Development, DevSecOps, IEC 62443 and Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
• Structured and solution-oriented working method with a strong system understanding
• Very good knowledge of German and English
• Occasional support operations at customer facilities at home and abroad

We offer

• Varied work in an internationally oriented company in the high-tech sector
• At the beginning of 2027 Oerlikon Metco will move to Hausen (AG) – a modern production and technology centre for thermal coating is waiting for us
• Open corporate culture and a friendly, open-minded team
• Perspectives for personal and professional development
• Working independently in an attractive working environment
• An attractive compensation package with good social benefits

Do you feel addressed? Then we are curious to meet you!

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

Applications from recruitment agencies cannot be considered for this vacancy. Thank you for your understanding.

About Oerlikon

Oerlikon is a global leader in material science engineering. With the right combination of surface technologies, advanced materials, coating equipment, components and advanced manufacturing, we help customers improve the performance, efficiency, durability and sustainability of their products and processes. Our technologies are often invisible to end users, but critical to the business of the industries that make modern life possible: 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 generated sales of CHF 1.6 billion.

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

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