Field Service & Commissioning Engineer – Automation & Motion Control

Join Our Web-Fed Solutions Team

Within the Services & Performance Business Unit, we offer you the opportunity to join our Web-Fed Solutions External Field Service Pool as a Field Service & Commissioning Engineer – Automation & Motion Control.

This is a full-time permanent position (100%) based at our Mex (VD) site, which serves as our corporate headquarters and production center.

This role is intended for a professional who is passionate about complex industrial environments and capable of working autonomously on highly sophisticated automated production lines. You will be required to travel internationally for 50% to 60% of your working time, often on assignments lasting several consecutive weeks.

YOUR MISSION

• Commission automated production lines in Switzerland and internationally.
• Perform retrofit, modernization, and upgrade projects on existing installations.
• Independently plan and organize on-site commissioning activities.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to automation, motion control, electrical systems, and industrial IT.
• Program, modify, and optimize automation systems using Siemens TIA Portal and Siemens S7.
• Commission and configure drive systems and synchronized motion axes.
• Perform troubleshooting interventions both on customer sites and remotely.
• Coordinate technical activities with customer teams.
• Validate equipment performance and contribute to final acceptance testing.
• Train customer maintenance and production teams.
• Provide structured reporting to Project Managers and Technical Support teams.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our products through field feedback and lessons learned.

YOUR PROFILE

• HES Engineering degree, ES Technician diploma, or equivalent qualification in Automation, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics.
• Strong expertise in Siemens TIA Portal and Siemens S7 environments.
• Good knowledge of drive systems, variable frequency drives, and synchronized motion control.
• Proven experience in reading electrical schematics, industrial troubleshooting, and commissioning electrical control cabinets.
• Proficiency with Windows environments and virtualization solutions.
• Good command of English (minimum B2 level) for technical exchanges and customer training.
• Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills.
• Autonomous, organized, and results-oriented.
• Ability to work on customer sites for several consecutive weeks in an international environment.
• Ability to effectively engage internal support teams whenever required.
• Valid Category B driving license.

TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT

• Siemens PLCs (TIA Portal, S7)
• Motion Control Solutions: Bosch Rexroth, Siemens
• Drives and Inverters: Siemens Sinamics, Baumüller, Nidec, Schneider Electric, and other suppliers
• Siemens Industrial PCs
• Automated production lines typically integrating 30 to 100 synchronized axes

WHAT WE OFFER

• The opportunity to join an experienced and highly respected team.
• Comprehensive training on our products and technologies.
• Exciting international projects.
• A highly diverse technical environment combining commissioning, retrofits, troubleshooting, and technical support.
• A high level of autonomy and meaningful responsibilities.
• Professional growth and career development opportunities.
• The chance to work with customers and cultures from around the world.