Automation Project Engineer

Actemium

Automation Engineer at Actemium Switzerland designing and integrating automation solutions directly on site. Working in demanding environments such as energy, chemistry, pharma, and infrastructure.

Posted 6/21/2026full-timePort-Valais • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop and integrate innovative automation solutions directly on site
Conduct automation studies and prepare functional specifications
Program automation algorithms and HMI interfaces on Foxboro DCS and Siemens PLCs
Program safety functions on APS/Triconex systems
Prepare and execute FAT and SAT
Participate in on-site commissioning activities
Update technical documentation and contribute to the continuous improvement of automation libraries and templates
Ensure compliance with project and HSEQ requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in automation engineering (HES or ES) or equivalent technical training
Experience on automation projects in continuous or batch process industries
Knowledge of Foxboro DCS, Siemens PLCs and Triconex safety systems
Proficiency with industrial protocols (Fieldbus, Modbus, Profibus, HART, OPC)
Good understanding of standards IEC 61131, IEC 61511, IEC 61512
Excellent command of French and good knowledge of English (minimum B2)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours
Telework options
Support from the family-service provider profawo
Discounts on the company car fleet
VINCI Group employee share ownership program

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Hard Skills & Tools

automation solutionsautomation algorithmsHMI interfacesFoxboro DCSSiemens PLCsAPS systemsTriconex systemsFATSATindustrial protocols

Soft Skills

communicationcontinuous improvementtechnical documentation

Certifications

degree in automation engineeringequivalent technical training