Software Engineer C++/PLC

Job content

Background:

We are looking for a software engineer to strengthen the team within an interdisciplinary team of software, electronics and mechanical engineers. In this challenging position, you will have the opportunity to develop and assess software, controlling networked mechatronic components within a large laboratory automation system. The project is located in Rotkreuz, Switzerland with partner teams in Asia.

The perfect candidate has 5+ years of experience as C++ software developer for software simulators used to test other software and knowledge in Structured Text Coding with PLC.

General Information:

• Start date: ASAP

• latest Start Date: 01.11.2022

• End date: 12 months

• Extension: possible

• Max. Rate: 125.00 CHF

• Workplace: Rotkreuz

• Workload: 80-100%

• Team: 6 people

• Remote/Home Office: Candidate has to be available on site very flexible (from one day to the other) hence should be located within near region or willing to fully relocate

• Travel: No

• Department: HW Development Rotkreuz (DSRCDA)

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Participation in the different phases of software development for medical instruments

• Defining of the software architecture, design and specifications based on requirements and models, ultimately leading to implementation

• Software development in the area of software simulators or real time machine control software within a PLC environment based on requests and specifications within agreed timelines, verification of functionalities and technical documentation

• Participation in the definition of work packages, their estimation and planning

• Adherence to a software development process including contribution to written deliverables and documentation

Must Haves:

• Min. Bachelor degree in a mechatronic related field such as software, hardware or electrical engineering

• Min. 5+ years of experience as software developer preferably for software simulators used to test other software or real time machine control software

• Strong experience in C++ coding and Structured Text Coding with a PLC environment in combined with at least one other object-oriented language

• Experience with the Linux operating system

• Experience with B&R Automation PLC environment

• Fluent communication skills in English and German is a plus

• Motivated and proactive team player with experience in a cross-disciplinary environment and good communication skills

In addition to programming skills we require people with excellent communication and team working skills, flexibility, willingness to write good documentation and the drive to bring a product to its conclusion.