PLC Programmer / Automation Engineer / PLC Programmeress / Automation Engineeress

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 over 25 years, we have been delivering innovative solutions in bioprocess control for biotech, pharma, and academia. This expertise has laid the foundation 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

PLC PROGRAMMER / AUTOMATION ENGINEER

for our biotech business. 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 stand out significantly from all 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 our product development to further 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).
• Perform risk analyses, create test plans, functional specifications, and technical documentation.
• Parameterize and commission electrical components (e.g., PLC controllers, frequency converters, measuring transmitters, PID controllers) both in-house and on-site at the customer, including training (approx. 10% travel activity).
• Troubleshoot and provide support services.

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).
• Solid background in control engineering and PLC programming, demonstrated by relevant project experience. A qualification in automation technology at 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 an advantage.
• Independent, structured, and responsible working style.
• Experience in bioprocess automation and project management is an advantage.

Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

OUR OFFER

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

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JOB LOCATION

Securecell headquarters are in Urdorf (Zurich), Switzerland.