Process Automation & Instrumentation Engineer

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

Join our Automation Engineering team within Chemtech division in Switzerland as Process Automation & Instrumentation Engineer to help us take our customer's experience to the next level.

In this role you will be accountable for:

• Elaboration of specifications, inquiries and ordering of all Electrical, Instrumentation and Control engineering components

• Design of loop diagrams

• Design and testing of automation solutions for our process plants

• Installation supervision and approval of plants in our production

• Sales support during the tendering phase

• Instrumentation support during commissioning of plants mainly in Europe

• Travel within Europe, approx. 10%

To succeed in this role you will need:

• A Master Degree in Mechatronics / electrical engineering / instrumentation / industrial automation or an equivalent education and ideally several years of experience in the ATEX area and process automation

• to be specialized in the specification of components for instruments and control systems

• to have practical experience in Siemens TIA Portal, as well as commission of chemical plants in hazardous areas

• to be fluent in German / English. French is a plus

• to be able to work independently, you are flexible and reliable, you identify yourself as communicative, goal and team-oriented and you are willing to travel occasionally, proactive and open for change in a dynamic and exciting field.

What we offer you

• 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays and service days)

• Defined contribution pension scheme

• Employee Assistance Program

• Access to a wide range of discounts on Everyday Shopping, Entertainment and Lifestyle

• Long service awards

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
 

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