Control Systems Engineer

About

Are you passionate about working at the intersection of software, hardware, and advanced scientific infrastructure?

We are supporting a leading Swiss organisation in the search for a Control Systems Engineer.

This is not a pure software role.

This is not a pure hardware role.

This is where motion control, embedded systems, real-world hardware integration and software engineering meet

Your Mission

You will play a key role in integrating and maintaining complex control systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Integrating hardware components (cameras, motion systems, stepper motors, mechatronic devices) into EPICS-based control environments
• Coordinating control system integration across engineers & project teams
• Supporting users and ensuring reliable operation of scientific facilities
• Contributing to software development (primarily Python & Bash)
• Supporting motion control concepts (parallel motor control, stepper systems, positioning systems)
• Writing clean documentation (requirements, test plans, procedures)
• Advising internal stakeholders on best practices and system architecture

If you enjoy moving motors in parallel, integrating cameras into real-world systems, and solving complex hardware/software interaction challenges, this is your playground.

What Were Looking For

You should bring:

• 3+ years experience in control systems, embedded systems, or system-level engineering (senior candidates with 10+ years of experience are also encouraged to apply).
• Experience integrating hardware into software-driven control systems
• Strong understanding of motion control / stepper motors / mechatronics
• Practical software development experience (Python, C++, Bash or similar)
• Exposure to low-level / embedded systems is a strong plus
• A proactive, collaborative, user-focused mindset
• English required
• German is a plus (not mandatory)

Why This Role Is Unique

• Work in a highly interdisciplinary team (8 engineers)
• Real-world, large-scale technical systems — not just code in isolation
• Strong technical autonomy
• High intellectual environment
• Long-term stability

This is ideal for someone who:

• Comes from embedded or system-level software
• Has hands-on control/motion experience
• Wants to move closer to physical systems & scientific infrastructure
• Enjoys cross-functional collaboration