PLC Programmer / PLC Programmeress / Automation Engineer / 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 more than 25 years, we have been delivering innovative solutions in bioprocess control for biotech, pharma, and academia. This expertise and experience have provided the foundation for the 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 for the position of

PLC PROGRAMMER / AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Join our biotech business at our headquarters in Urdorf (Zurich), Switzerland. Our engineers are dedicated to innovating next-generation technologies that transform how biopharma digitizes and automates bioprocess development. Our vision is to maintain our leading position and significantly differentiate ourselves from all other bioprocess software applications and automated sampling systems.

Do you possess a curious mindset that drives you to constantly learn and challenge the status quo? Are you interested in bioprocess automation and eager to support 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.
• Take responsibility for creating the PLC programs with visualization (Siemens S7 / WinCC).
• Perform risk analyses, create test plans, functional specifications, and technical documentation.
• Carry out parameterization and commissioning of electrical components (e.g., PLC controllers, frequency converters, measuring transmitters, PID controllers) in-house and on-site at the customer, including training (approximately 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. Apply online using the form below.

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 as well as to continuously improve our marketed products. At Securecell, you will discover a challenging job, inspiring colleagues, and a true purpose. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

JOB LOCATION

Securecell headquarters are in Urdorf (Zurich), Switzerland.