PLC Programmer / Automation Engineer

INNOVATION IS OUR PASSION

Securecell is the trusted partner for biopharma, enabling them to bring new therapies to patients in a safe, efficient, and economical way. We innovate groundbreaking measuring and control engineering technologies to radically improve bioprocessing, medical treatment, and patient health. For more than 25 years, we have been delivering innovative solutions in bioprocess control for biotech, pharma, and academia. This expertise and experience have paved the way for our technology transfer into the MedTech space and the development of Seraccess, a truly disruptive diabetes therapy.

Continuing steadily on our sustainable innovation path and growth journey, we are looking for talented individuals to join our team as:

PLC PROGRAMMER / AUTOMATION ENGINEER

At our headquarters in Urdorf (Zurich), Switzerland, our engineers innovate next-generation technologies that change how biopharma digitizes and automates bioprocess development. Our vision is to maintain this leading position and significantly distinguish ourselves from other bioprocess software applications and automated sampling systems.

Do you have a curious mindset that drives you to constantly learn and challenge the status quo? Are you interested in bioprocess automation and in supporting product development to strengthen our leading position in the high-tech life science market?

YOUR TASKS

• Define technical requirements for automation solutions for customer projects and internal applications.
• Create PLC programs with visualization (Siemens S7 / WinCC) and take responsibility for their implementation.
• Conduct risk analyses, develop test plans, functional specifications, and technical documentation.
• Perform parameterization and commissioning of electrical components (e.g., PLC controllers, frequency converters, measuring transmitters, PID controllers) both in-house and on-site at customer locations, including training (approximately 10% travel required).
• Troubleshoot and provide support services as needed.

YOUR PROFILE

• Candidates must have the legal right to work in Switzerland. Please indicate your current work authorization status.
• Very good command of German and English (spoken and written).
• Robust background in control engineering and PLC programming, demonstrated by relevant project experience. A qualification in automation technology at the FH or HF level is an advantage.
• Proficiency in PLC programming using SCL (STEP 7) and WinCC (Classic and TIA Portal). Knowledge of AWL and GRAPH 7 is a plus.
• Independent, structured, and responsible working style.
• Experience in bioprocess automation and project management is beneficial.

OUR OFFER

Securecell offers a highly diverse international working environment and the opportunity to collaborate with skilled individuals from various disciplines. Partnership and interdisciplinary collaboration are at the core of our company, underpinning our research activities and the commercialization of our marketed products. We nurture true innovation and creative thinking to advance our research projects as well as continuously improve our existing products. At Securecell, you will find a challenging role, inspiring colleagues, and a true sense of purpose.

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!

JOB LOCATION

Securecell headquarters are located in Urdorf (Zurich), Switzerland.