Application Engineer

CK QLS is recruiting an experienced Siemens Opcenter Application Engineer to support and develop manufacturing execution processes across an international business.

Based in Solothurn, you will combine hands-on technical expertise with cross-functional collaboration to improve production workflows, support global users and shape future application requirements across multiple sites.

Your responsibilities

• Optimise and further develop production execution workflows and processes within Siemens Opcenter.
• Collaborate with business departments to define and deliver future requirements across sites.
• Provide application support and guidance to business stakeholders and key users worldwide.
• Take ownership of system configuration and development, including customising, reports, programming, release upgrades, testing and documentation.
• Support Manufacturing Execution System (MES) interfaces and technical labelling processes.
• Test and validate new processes in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Manage problems, changes and incidents, coordinating external consultants and programmers as required.
• Lead sub-projects and contribute to international projects.
• Travel approximately 10–20% to sites in Germany, the USA and China.

Your background

• At least five years’ experience supporting and developing Siemens Opcenter, including hands-on customising.
• Knowledge of NiceLabel would be advantageous.
• Completed vocational training in IT or a degree in computer science, business information systems or a comparable discipline.
• Strong communication skills, a collaborative approach and the ability to develop solutions across departments.
• German language proficiency at a minimum of C1 and English at a minimum of B2.

The opportunity

This role offers a salary of CHF 140,000–150,000, flexible hybrid working and the opportunity to take ownership of application improvements supporting international manufacturing operations.

To apply, please follow the link or reach out to Rob Angrave at CK QLS with your up to day CV.

All applications must have a valid right to work in Switzerland.