Automation Technician (Automatiker) HF/FH

UniBE is ambitious.
With us, you deliver top performance and test your skills against the best.

Tasks
Your focus will be on the concept of hardware and software development of PLC Systems, in particular in the context of an adaptive optics real-time system for a ground-based telescope.

The position comprises following tasks:

• Electrical concept and system definition, including the design of electrical schematics
• System and subsystem preparation, assembly, and cabling
• System and Sub-system programming on PLC System (Beckhoff)
• Interface programming for testing and script development (Python)
• System and Sub-system, hardware integration, testing, verification and validation
• Creating and maintaining the required documentation

Requirements

• Automation Technician (Automatiker) HF/FH or equivalent engineering B.Sc.
• Experience in programming Beckhoff PLCs and developing test scripts using Python.
• Experience in C/C++ software development would be an advantage.
• Good spoken and written knowledge of English is required. German would be an advantage.

Application and Contact
Please upload your application via the red button "apply" IN ONE PDF DOCUMENT including the following documents:

• CV (in months/years)
• Cover letter (maximum 1 page)
• Relevant diplomas / certificates
• Relevant supporting documents

Application deadline: 30.09.2026

Incomplete applications will neither be confirmed nor considered.