Software Engineer - Automation (m/f/d)

• 15 September 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite period
• Beringen

Together with 7 400 colleagues around the world, we are the strategic partner for the pharmaceutical and food industries for process and packaging technology. Through seamless processes, innovative technologies, and sustainable solutions, we help our customers achieve their goals. For example, we ensure that vaccines are filled safely and that tablets release their active ingredient optimally. Your favorite chocolates and snacks are also packaged sustainably thanks to our help.

Syntegon Packaging Systems AG in Beringen (SH) is a company within the Syntegon Group and a leader in the manufacture of packaging machines and handling systems. With approximately 900 employees, we realize innovative and customized packaging solutions in the high-performance field for the food industry.

Apply now and join our team!

\n\n\n-\n\n What awaits you:

Your contribution to the big picture - Your tasks are demanding and future-oriented! In this exciting position, you will develop our machines for product handling and storage in a high-tech environment. Furthermore, you will realize complex customer projects in a team and thus play a decisive role in the success of the projects.

• You program orders with complex drive systems for our packaging systems and develop agile concepts in a team for innovative and competitive solutions.
• With the design and subsequent implementation of the associated software application, you can realize your developed concept.
• The continuous development of our modular software modules ensures high quality, functionality, and flexibility of the software.
• In close collaboration with mechanical design, sales, final assembly, and the modernization team, you develop customized concepts and solutions for customer orders.

\n\n\n-\n\n What you bring:

• You have completed engineering studies (e.g., electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or systems technology) or a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience.
• Ideally, you already have knowledge in PLC programming and motion control: Rockwell (ControlLogix).
• Ideally, you have also worked with high-level languages (C++, C#).
• You have a flair for special machine construction and enjoy working in a team, but are also used to working independently and in a solution-oriented manner.
• Your good knowledge of English helps you in international collaboration and during occasional visits to customers.

\n\n\n-\n\n Additional information

Start: immediate or by arrangement

Working time: 100 %

Indefinite period contract

Workplace: Beringen

For this position, we do not collaborate with recruitment agencies!

Benefits:

• We offer you flexible working models for an optimal work-life balance - you organize your professional daily life within a 40-hour week.
• Enjoy first-class catering in our restaurant with a wide selection of healthy food offers. Events such as raclette or fondue days offer a relaxed atmosphere to exchange with your colleagues.
• We support you with subsidized, versatile Reka vouchers, as well as charging stations for electric cars and electric bicycles. Our location offers an excellent connection to public transport - to start your day serenely.
• Benefit from our extended social benefits, such as extended paternity and maternity leave, above-average old-age provision, maintenance of 100% salary in case of illness and accident (up to 2 years), etc.
• As a member of Syntegon, you can benefit from interesting discounts and offers as part of our Corporate Benefit program. This includes "Brand for Employees", fleet discounts, a subsidized fitness subscription, etc.

Contact

Marcel Jung

Tél: +41 58 674 65 68

At Syntegon at the Beringen site, we use the informal "du" (you) at all hierarchical levels. That is why we also conduct the recruitment process using the informal address. Do not hesitate to send us your application documents using our first names.

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