Automation and Electrical Engineer

SICPA
Av. de Florissant 41, 1008 Prilly
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  • 12/23/2025
  • 100%
  • Position with responsibilities
  • Unlimited employment
SICPA is a Swiss technology company that supports the effective governance and long-term prosperity of nations. Our Platform for Sovereignty enables our customers to authenticate and secure their vital assets, through custom solutions based on a century of combined cutting-edge innovations in material, digital and data science domains. At the center of every SICPA solution is a custom crafted molecule, unique to each nation. Acting as a single source of truth, these unique markers are deployed across the full value chain to generate actionable and trustworthy insights in real time. Established in 1927 and headquartered in Switzerland, SICPA is best known for safeguarding the majority of the world's banknotes. With operations across five continents, today our platform delivers sovereignty solutions mainly across revenue mobilisation, identity verification, healthcare security, and brand protection.

Automation and Electrical Engineer

At SICPA, we drive continuous focus on developing our core solutions and bringing innovation to our production equipment, while improving quality and robustness. This is a great opportunity to join a cross-functional team, interacting with many parties, all focused to achieve a common goal

For the development of our core strategic solutions, we are currently looking for a very experienced, top motivated, hands-on: 

Automation And Electrical Engineer


ROLE:

· Design and maintain PLC programs with TWINCAT3

· Design and maintain electrical diagram of production machines with ePlan Electric

· Support installation and commission of machines (assembly and cabling) for internal use or for client projects

· Test functionality, isolate, troubleshoot and solve problems with test instruments 

· Create manufacturing documentation (Schematics, BOM, manuels)

· Ensure the machines follow the security and safety norms

· Handle hardware ordering and reception

· Work with suppliers and subcontractors worldwide

PROFILE: 

· CFC apprenticeship in automation or equivalent degree 

· Bachelor or Master degree in microengineering or equivalent

· Minimum 3 years' experience in industry

· Knowledge in PLC programming (TwinCAT 3)

· Knowledge of cabling and wiring, electrical schematic (ePlan)

· Knowledge in mechanical conception is an asset (SolidWorks)

· French fluent, English a plus, any other European language an asset

· Availability to travel internationally if needed

· Able to work in the office and on the field when needed for support

· Excellent interpersonal & communication skills with ability to work in a team of diverse skills

· Positive personality who is proactive, flexible and collaborates efficiently with other colleagues

· Autonomous, curious, trustworthy and result oriented

JOIN US!

· Our success comes from our highly skilled and talented employees

· Respectful entrepreneurship and a long-term vision are key for success

· Diversity at all levels of an organisation is a strengths 

We offer an exciting and challenging role, with great potential for personal development within a unique organization in a fascinating industry. Your file will be handled with upmost confidentiality and discretion.