Factory Digitalization and Automation Engineer 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

Location:

Molinazzo di Monteggio, Ticino, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0122589

Date Posted:

2026-04-23

Company Name:

Hitachi Energy Dry Transformers Switzerland SA

Profession (Job Category):

General Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Join our team in Molinazzo di Monteggio, Switzerland as a Digitalization & Automation Engineer and support our factory's digital transformation by designing, developing, and implementing automation, digitalization, and data-driven improvement solutions.

How you'll make an impact

• Analyze manufacturing and business processes to identify automation and digitalization opportunities

• Design and implement solutions for process automation (industrial or office), digital workflows and paperless processes, as well as production data collection and analysis

• Collaborate with Operations, IT, Quality, and Continuous Improvement teams to define functional and technical requirements

• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards (OEE, productivity, quality, downtime) and data acquisition systems (PLC, sensors, MES) 

• Manage technology suppliers and system integrators

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and cybersecurity standards

• Train end users and support change management activities

Your background

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering (Automation, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Electronics, or similar)

• Solid understanding of control logic and process automation, operational process digitalization

• Experience with MES, ERP, or traceability systems

• Knowledge of Python, SQL, Power BI / Tableau, RPA tools (for example: Power Automate) and industrial IoT solutions

• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments

• Technical English (written and spoken) and Italian at least intermediate

• Familiarity of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and industrial automation systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA, IBA) is an advantage

More about us

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

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