Rieter AG
OT Development Lead (w/m/d)
Rieter is the world’s leading system supplier for processing natural and man-made fibers into short-staple and long-staple yarn, as well as for the production of filament yarns, man-made fibers and nonwovens. With its comprehensive technology portfolio, Rieter covers the entire textile value chain – from fiber to yarn, and from polymer melt to texturized filament, synthetic staple fibers and nonwoven. Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, the company designs and engineers complex spinning plants, machines, systems, and components that enable an efficient and economical production. Rieter’s leading technologies ensure minimal resource consumption, making a significant contribution to sustainability across the global textile value chain. Rieter has a history spanning more than 230 years, operates 17 production sites in nine countries, and employs around 4 220 people worldwide, approximately 15.4% of them in Switzerland. Rieter is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol RIEN.
OT Development Lead (w/m/d)
We are looking for a sympathetic, proactive person who likes to take on the varied tasks in our experienced team on his own and who keeps an overview even in hectic times.
Your Tasks
- Leading software development teams for platform and machine-control projects
- Coordination of competence center resources together with project management
- Technical and methodological guidance and active support in development efforts
- Communication with management stakeholders as well as technical teams
- 5 - 10% Mobility
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or related field
- At least 7 years of experience in OT/ICS development or industrial automation
- Proven experience in leading OT projects and teams
- In-depth knowledge of PLC and IPC based development projects: Experience in industrial environments (automation, mechanical engineering, robotics) and in machine and personal security, solid knowledge of software development with C and C++, Knowledge of embedded Linux, Experience with field bus protocols (EtherCAT, CANopen etc.), Knowledge of CI/CD processes and DevOps tools (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps)
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication for technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to work in dynamic environments and manage multiple priorities
- Deep understanding of risks and mitigation strategies in OT environments
- Fluent in German and English
Our Offer
- an international working environment with long tradition
- versatile activity in a future-oriented environment with a lot of self-responsibility
- good development opportunities and fair employment conditions
- a motivated team with mutual respect and good cooperation
Rahel Känzig
Rieter AG
Klosterstrasse 20
8406 Winterthur
+41 522 087351
www.rieter.com
Are you interested? If you recognize yourself in this profile and you would like to be part of a successful team, we look forward to meeting you soon. Please send us your complete application documents online.