Automation Engineer*in (Machine Software & Connectivity) 100% (w/m/d)

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This job ad was AI-translated from German. See original Job summary Show Join Endress+Hauser, a leader in measurement technology, where over 18,000 employees drive progress through collaboration. Enjoy a family-oriented environment with growth opportunities and innovative technology. Tasks Design machine software and ensure connectivity standards are met. Structure and clarify requirements with specialists and partners. Lead integration tests and ensure compliance with quality standards. Skills Bachelor's or Master's in Automation Engineering or related field. Experience in PLC development and automation processes. Strong communication skills in German and English. About the job At Endress+Hauser, progress happens through collaboration. As a world-leading provider of measuring instruments, our more than 18,000 employees shape the future in the field of process automation. Whether innovating and implementing new technologies as a team, collaborating in the development of new devices, or strengthening important relationships with various global industries: Our work is based on building trusting relationships that help everyone succeed. As a family-run company, we look beyond short-term goals and work to create a future-oriented vision for our employees, our customers, and the world in general. We are looking for an Automation Engineer (Machine Software & Connectivity) 100% (m/f/d), who thinks of machine software (PLC) and machine connectivity together and ensures in implementation that requirements become clear, testable, and standard-compliant. At Flowtec AG in Reinach, we develop flow measurement technology and solutions for process automation as a Product Centre. Around 1,600 employees from over 52 nationalities work at our Reinach site. Worldwide, Endress+Hauser Flowtech AG is represented at six locations with more than 2,900 employees. What is the role about? You don’t just want to "look for errors" but anchor quality early in the lifecycle? You understand machine processes, PLC logics, and connectivity (including OPC UA), can structure requirements clearly, and reliably commission various machine systems together with external partners? Then you are right with us: In this role, you combine software development, requirements engineering for machine software, and machine connectivity engineering. From specification to FAT/SAT and commissioning. What tasks will you take on? You will: Structure and refine requirements: Work together with specialists, operators, and project management on software and processes for machines (in the form of state models, interface definitions, command specifications, error/exception handling, sequence and process flows, limit value definitions, and test management) Conduct on-site reviews, debugging, as well as occasional adjustments or prototype support of machine software with support throughout the entire lifecycle of products and machines Develop, maintain consistency of OPC UA standard models and information models for machine integration, professionally review supplier implementations, and check for standard compliance including mapping and integration Lead external machine manufacturers professionally: alignments, reviews, and establish and enforce QMS Plan, conduct, and document FAT/SAT and integration tests, as well as manage iterative correction loops with suppliers Ensure end-to-end stability and OT security guardrails (certificates, policies, access protection, quality gate, documentation) What do we expect from you? You: Have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in automation technology, systems engineering, electrical engineering, or a comparable qualification Bring experience in PLC development according to IEC 61131-3 and have a very good understanding of automation, PLC logic, and machine processes with sequences, states, and error patterns Have practical experience in PLC concept development and PLC system architecture, ideally with state machines, operating modes, testing, and structured troubleshooting Work in requirements engineering in a structured, testable, and audience-appropriate manner and ideally have experience in the machine or OT environment Have know-how in OPC UA, industrial communication, and interface modelling as well as experience in FAT/SAT and professional management of suppliers Communicate confidently in German and English and enjoy working cross-functionally with electrical and mechanical design as well as other project participants What can you expect from us? We are a family-run company with great commitment and a sustainable vision. We promote lifelong learning through diverse training and development opportunities, internal knowledge transfer, and e-learning. We offer you flexible working hours within the applicable working time framework in consultation with your manager, as well as the possibility of occasional mobile working. In addition to statutory and cantonal holidays, we grant further days off, which are defined annually. We support employees with family responsibilities, among other things, with leave for the other parent, adoption leave, as well as paid care for relatives and children according to regulations. We offer you an international environment in Reinach with around 1,600 employees, over 52 nationalities, and an average length of service of 10 years. How do you apply? To apply, please upload your documents on our career page. Applications received by e-mail cannot be considered for data protection reasons. Agencies, personnel service providers, or similar companies are kindly requested to refrain from unsolicited submission of profiles and inquiries about possible cooperation. Currently, we do not work with external service providers for this position. All unsolicited applications from service providers will not be considered and will be deleted without further review. We thank you for your understanding.