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Automation IT Engineer

CHE - Solothurn - Witterswil💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-31 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develop and maintain automation software tools and standards bridging industrial controls (PLC/SCADA) and IT, leveraging AI to accelerate development.

Role type

Senior IC Automation IT Engineer

Builds

Next-generation software productivity tools for global automation engineering teams

Domain

Industrial automation, OT/IT convergence, Water Technology

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

PLC programming, SCADA platforms (AVEVA/Wonderware, PCS7, Ignition), .NET framework development, C#/Python/JavaScript, industrial protocols (OPC UA, Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, MQTT), Windows Active Directory administration, AI/LLM tool application

Preferred skills

Master's degree in Automation/CS/Electrical Engineering, manufacturing/industrial environment experience, Industry 4.0/digitalization initiative experience

Technologies

AVEVA System Platform, Wonderware, PCS7, Ignition, .NET, C#, Python, JavaScript, OPC UA, Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, MQTT

Responsibilities

Maintain and extend company PLC libraries and coding standards; configure and troubleshoot large-scale SCADA systems; design and develop new software productivity tools; maintain existing internal .NET applications; integrate industrial protocols between automation systems and IT tools; apply AI tools to accelerate code generation and development; collaborate globally to align tool strategy with site needs

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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