Automation Software Engineer PLC 80 - 100%

Who we are. What we do.

We are Bystronic - a global technology company passionate about shaping the future of industrial manufacturing. We want to work with people who support us in creating new possibilities for connected sustainable production worldwide. As a leading partner for solutions for sheet metal and material processing, we combine laser cutting technology, press brakes, automation, and software with innovative laser applications for new materials and processes.

For our R\&D department at our headquarters in Niederönz, we are looking for a pragmatic and solution-oriented person as

Automation Software Engineer PLC 80 - 100%

In a nutshell

You will develop PLC software for highly configurable storage towers and intralogistics systems that connect directly to laser cutting cells, bending cells, and future autonomous material flow solutions. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on automation development, learning modern industrial software technologies, and working closely with real machines and production systems.

What drives this department

Our team develops the foundation for intelligent material flow in sheet metal manufacturing. We build flexible systems that connect storage towers, machines, and transport solutions, including driverless transport vehicles. We combine traditional automation with modern software and connected device technologies to create smart, data-driven production environments.