PLC Software Design Engineer
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science is required.
- Five years of experience in PLC software development for specific projects is required.
- Knowledge of communication protocols including Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, IEC 61850, and IEC 60870-104 is required.
- Knowledge of network architecture, including programmable switches, is required.
- Flexibility in working hours is required to collaborate effectively with production sites and international stakeholders across different time zones.
- Participate in internal and external project kick-off meetings to define software requirements and project scope.
- Analyze tender documents and customer specifications against company standards and cost calculations to ensure technical feasibility and alignment.
- Perform PLC and HMI engineering, including creating logic flowcharts and PLC programming.
- Develop and configure software applications for PLCs and specialized protection relays, and potentially HMI interfaces.
- Support the production team during functional testing and lead Factory Acceptance Tests with customers when required.
- Support the commissioning team and provide remote or on-site troubleshooting for live projects at the Project Manager's request.
- Investigate and implement corrective actions resulting from Non-Conformance Reports and returned goods.
- Follow company processes for application and software designs, ensuring project documentation and code are systematically archived.
- Provide technical responses and expertise to customer inquiries at the Project Manager's request.
- Interface with global teams to share knowledge and lessons learned.
About the company
Sécheron Hasler Group designs and manufactures high‑power electrical systems for railways and other heavy industries. It has two divisions: Electrical Safety Solutions, which provides AC/DC circuit breakers, contactors, pantographs, and switches to protect high‑voltage circuits on trains and metros; and Traction Power Systems, which offers DC traction substations with rectifiers and DC switchgear, including complete, factory‑tested assemblies. The group emphasizes vertical integration with in‑house design, engineering, and manufacturing to deliver standard and customized solutions worldwide. Its goal is to provide safe, reliable electrical power equipment and subsystems for rail and other high‑power applications, backed by engineering, modernization, and maintenance services.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Satigny, Switzerland
Founded
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Sécheron launched Canada in 2025 and still posts open roles in 2026.
- InnoTrans 2026 bookings signal active customer pipeline across Europe and India.
- Lausanne tramway and TransN revivals prove recent deployments and modernization demand.
What critics are saying
- Switzerland's Verkehr '45 could cancel 68 rail projects by October 2026.
- Rail procurement delays hit Sécheron's DC traction substations and component orders first.
- If rail electrification spending stalls, Chinese and German rivals commoditize safety hardware quickly.
What makes Sécheron Hasler Group unique
- Sécheron pairs Swiss-made electrical protection with traction power systems end-to-end.
- InnoTrans 2026 showcases new BMS18.23, UR10-51 Eco Drive, and reversible converters.
- HaslerRail adds onboard electronics, sensors, and data products under one rail platform.
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Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Commuter Benefits
- Meal Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Training Programs