Are you a visionary in Automation Engineering with a knack for leadership? We are looking for a
**Team Leader Automation**
to spearhead our engineering department. You won’t just be managing schedules; you will be the architectural bridge between complex PLC programming, robotics, and high-level digital transformation .

In this role, you will lead a dedicated team of engineers to deliver cutting-edge solutions for [Industry - e.g., Pharmaceuticals, MedTech, or Machine Tooling], ensuring we maintain the precision and reliability Switzerland is known for.

**Your Key Responsibilities**

- **Team Leadership:**
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of [Number] Automation Engineers. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
- **Project Oversight:**
Manage the full automation lifecycle—from initial concept and hardware design to software development (PLC/HMI/SCADA) and commissioning.
- **Strategic Planning:**
Define the roadmap for our automation standards and drive the integration of IIoT and smart factory initiatives.
- **Stakeholder Management:**
Act as the primary technical point of contact for internal stakeholders and prestigious Swiss and international clients.
- **Quality & Compliance:**
Ensure all systems meet strict safety standards (e.g., ISO, GAMP 5) and Swiss regulatory requirements.

**What You Bring to the Table**

- **Education:**
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- **Experience:**
Minimum 5+ years in industrial automation, with at least 2 years in a (project) leadership or supervisory role.
- **Tech Stack:**
Deep expertise in platforms such as
**Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff (TwinCAT), or Rockwell.**
Knowledge of EPLAN P8 is a plus.
- **Languages:**
**Fluency in German (C1/C2)**
is essential for team leadership and local coordination.
**Professional English**
is required for international collaboration.
- **Mindset:**
A "hands-on" leader who can still deep-dive into code when necessary but excels at big-picture strategy.