PLC Software Engineer
About the job
- A high school or university degree in Automation, Programming, or IT is required.
- Practical experience and knowledge of HMI and PLC systems are required.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and translate them into logic connections is required.
- Basic knowledge of industrial communication protocols and their use is required.
- Communicative English at B2 level or higher is mandatory.
- A driving license is required.
- Program and configure PLC systems, focusing on logic rather than heavy coding.
- Translate electrical schematics into program logic.
- Create and adjust basic HMI interfaces for operator touch panels.
- Perform simulations, testing, and debugging.
- Provide test support, including setup and troubleshooting of PLC/HMI diagnostics, network components, and software adjustments.
- Support commissioning in-house and at customer sites.
- Collaborate with commissioning engineers and the wider team.
- Adapt solutions based on customer requirements.
- Design, test, and adjust communication protocols for Sécheron systems and integrate them into customers’ SCADA systems.
- German language skills are an advantage.
- Experience in a similar position is an advantage.
- Knowledge of network architecture, including programmable switches, is desirable.
- Experience with traction power systems is desirable.
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