RHI Magnesita

Automation Engineer - PLC & UX, Process Automation (all genders)

RHI Magnesita  •  Hünenberg, CH (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
Apply
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.

Job Description

Hünenberg | Full time

Start: By agreement

Your position

As Automation Engineer within the PLC & UX Controls, Process Automation skill pool, you will play a key role in building the future automation capabilities of our Competence Center. You will develop robust control solutions, intuitive user interfaces and scalable automation architectures for products, machines and integrated systems.

Combining hands-on engineering with product development, requirements engineering and technology evaluation, you will work closely with internal teams and external partners to transform engineering solutions into modular, standardized and reusable platforms deployable across regions and throughout the product lifecycle.

You will also contribute to a modern engineering environment based on model-based development and automated PLC code generation, creating the foundations for AI-supported engineering methods.

Your tasks

  • Developing and maintaining PLC-based control systems for machines, intelligent handling systems and process automation applications
  • Designing intuitive HMI and UX solutions to ensure safe and efficient operation
  • Defining functional concepts, interfaces and reusable software modules for modular product platforms
  • Translating business and customer requirements into technical specifications and automation solutions
  • Evaluating, testing and qualifying technologies, software components and automation solutions from external providers and providing fact-based recommendations for integration or make-or-buy decisions
  • Supporting testing, commissioning, documentation and continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle

Your profile

  • Degree in automation engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, computer science, systems engineering or a comparable technical field
  • Practical experience in PLC programming and industrial automation, ideally in machinery, plant engineering or heavy industry
  • Knowledge of common PLC development environments and programming languages according to IEC 61131-3
  • Understanding of industrial communication systems, machine interfaces and system integration
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to customers, partners, production sites and regional organizations

Languages: English – fluent; German or additional languages are an advantage

Nice to have: Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT, B&R Automation Studio, CODESYS or similar platforms; industrial communication protocols (e.g. Profinet, EtherCAT, OPC UA, MQTT); safety PLCs, simulation and virtual commissioning; robotics, industrial cybersecurity and modular machine architectures; experience working with OEMs and technology partners.

Our offer

We offer a competitive salary package that reflects your qualifications and experience and aligns with current market values.

Flexibility: 40.5 working hours per week, possibility of mobile working, and flexible, trust-based working hours, 6 weeks holiday per year

Mobility: Free parking and excellent public transport connections

Team spirit: A wide range of team events (e.g. team-building events, joint lunches, company events)

Working environment: Modern and ergonomic workstations, technologically well-equipped test workshop and opportunities to shape future engineering methods

Plus: Bonus programme, excellent social benefits as well as internal and external further training encouraged and required

In addition to these local benefits for Hünenberg we also offer you many global benefits.

Do you want to take the next step?

Please apply online in English, as applications by e-mail cannot be considered for data protection reasons. Here you can find all the details about our application process.

At RHI Magnesita, everyone is welcome! We embrace diversity in all forms and evaluate applications solely based on qualifications and experience. If you share our passion for shaping tomorrow’s world, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We also actively encourage individuals with disabilities to submit their application.

Do you have more questions?

Klaudia Vegmaher

(People Engagement, Employer Branding & DEI Professional - Europe & CIS)

E-Mail: talent.europe@rhimagnesita.com

Phone: +386 51 265 511

About RHI Magnesita

As the global leader in refractories, we supply advanced products, technologies and services essential for high-temperature industrial processes in sectors such as steel, cement, and glass. With around 20,000 employees and production sites across the globe, we are committed to fostering innovation, sustainability, and market leadership. By leading the industry in reducing emissions and supporting our customers' transitions to greener solutions, we are shaping tomorrow’s world.

Find out more here:

Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

RHI Magnesita

About RHI Magnesita

RHI Magnesita is the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions which are critical for high-temperature processes exceeding 1,200°C in a wide range of industries, including steel, cement, non-ferrous metals and glass. With a vertically integrated value chain, from raw materials to refractory products and full performance-based solutions, RHI Magnesita serves customers around the world, with over 20,000 employees in 65 main production sites (including raw material sites), 12 recycling facilities and more than 70 sales offices. RHI Magnesita intends to leverage its leadership in terms of revenue, scale, product portfolio and diversified geographic presence to target strategically those countries and regions benefiting from more dynamic economic growth prospects.

The Group is listed within the Equity Shares (Commercial Companies) category (“ESCC”) of the Official List of the London Stock Exchange (symbol: RHIM) and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index, with a secondary listing on the Vienna Stock Exchange (Wiener Börse). For more information please visit: www.rhimagnesita.com

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Vienna, AT
Year Founded
Unknown
Social Media