Senior Software Development Engineer

The company seeks a Senior Software Development Engineer in Uzwil, CH, to develop PLC and visualization software for machine control systems using Siemens platforms, C#, and Angular.

This position is responsible for engineering robust automation and software solutions for machine control systems. The role centers on designing and maintaining visualization interfaces with C# backend services and Angular frontends, while translating technical requirements into functional implementations. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams, including a development group in China, to support machine commissioning and provide advanced troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Create and deploy PLC software for machine control systems utilizing Siemens automation platforms.
• Build and maintain visualization software, encompassing C# backend services and Angular-based frontend applications.
• Evaluate technical specifications and convert them into reliable automation and software solutions.
• Partner with electrical, mechanical, process, and project teams, as well as the development group in China.
• Assist with machine commissioning, troubleshooting, optimization, and provide third-level support for machine control systems.

Requirements

• A degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Several years of experience in industrial automation.
• Strong proficiency in PLC programming, machine control software, relevant automation standards, and C# backend development.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, including modular design, testing, version control, and documentation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in interdisciplinary teams.
• Very good English and good German skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% per year.

Nice to have

• Rockwell knowledge.
• Ideally Angular, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS frontend development.
• Ideally from a University of Applied Sciences or ETH.
• Willingness to learn data science, data analytics, and machine learning methods for industrial applications.

What the company offers

• Attractive mobility concept (OSTWIND ZVV / Z-Pass + half-fare travelcard, first-class travelcard, or free parking).
• Health-Port (preventive health care through laboratory analyses, massages, nutritional advice, physiotherapy, group courses, and a company doctor).
• Employer-funded pension plan.
• Attractive vacation entitlement (25 to 30 days per year depending on age).
• Mobile phone subscriptions via Mobilezone with Sunrise and Swisscom.

About the company

Bühler Group aims to balance humanity, nature, and the economy in every decision. The company develops solutions that unlock sustainable business opportunities in the global food, feed, and mobility industries. Bühler strives to create innovations for a better world, with a special focus on healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions. The company teams up with customers, start-ups, multinationals, and academia to accelerate impact together.

• Bühler aims to balance humanity, nature, and the economy in every decision.
• The company develops solutions that unlock sustainable business opportunities in the global food, feed, and mobility industries.
• Bühler strives to create innovations for a better world, with a special focus on healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions.
• The company teams up with customers, start-ups, multinationals, and academia to accelerate impact together.