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 ground-breaking 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 provided the fundament 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

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 driving 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
• Take responsibility for creating the PLC programs with visualization (Siemens S7 / WinCC)
• Perform risk analyses, create test plans, functional specifications, and technical documentation
• Perform 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 (approx. 10% travel activity)
• Troubleshoot and provide support services

YOUR PROFILE

• Completed basic education in either electrical engineering, automation, or mechatronics with a clear track record of experience in PLC programming. A qualification in automation technology at FH or HF level is an advantage
• Good knowledge in the field of control engineering and in the programming of PLC controllers
• Excellent knowledge of STEP 7 and WinCC (classic and TIA Portal), programming in AWL, SCL and Graph-7
• Experiences in bioprocess automation and project management are an advantage
• Very good knowledge of German spoken and written, English is an advantage
• Independent and responsible way of working
• A valid work permit

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!

Please submit your detailed curriculum vitae via this form on this page.

We accept only direct candidacies (we won’t consider any applications from external agencies).

JOB LOCATION

This position is at Securecell AG headquarters in Urdorf (Zurich), Switzerland.