Instrument & Automation Engineer
Job Title: Instrument & Automation Engineer
Division: Weir Minerals, Stirred Mill Team
Location: Baden, Switzerland
Purpose of Role: As part of our growth strategy at Weir, we are looking for an experienced Instrument & Automation Engineer to join our team in Baden and contribute to the design, development, and implementation of advanced electrical systems for comminution technologies, with a focus on Stirred Milling. This role will collaborate across global teams and with OEM partners to ensure delivery of high-performance, energy-efficient, and reliable solutions for both Original Equipment (OE) and Aftermarket projects. You will be involved in shaping the future of sustainable mining through innovation in electrical design and systems integration.
Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future. At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.
An opportunity to grow your own way:
Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.
Key Responsibilities:
For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
Division: Weir Minerals, Stirred Mill Team
Location: Baden, Switzerland
Purpose of Role: As part of our growth strategy at Weir, we are looking for an experienced Instrument & Automation Engineer to join our team in Baden and contribute to the design, development, and implementation of advanced electrical systems for comminution technologies, with a focus on Stirred Milling. This role will collaborate across global teams and with OEM partners to ensure delivery of high-performance, energy-efficient, and reliable solutions for both Original Equipment (OE) and Aftermarket projects. You will be involved in shaping the future of sustainable mining through innovation in electrical design and systems integration.
Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future. At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.
An opportunity to grow your own way:
Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.
Key Responsibilities:
- Instrumentation System Design: Develop and document designs for, instrumentation systems for the successful operation of Weir Stirred mills, including the management of 3rd party Vendor instrumentation designs.
- Control System Design: Develop and document designs for a control system including hardware and software principally supplied by Siemens or Rockwell but not limited to these two main suppliers.
- Project Support: Contribute to OE and Aftermarket projects by providing electrical engineering expertise, ensuring compliance with technical standards and customer specifications.
- Cross-functional Integration: Collaborate with internal teams such as R&D, manufacturing, procurement, and project management to support effective product lifecycle development.
- Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
- Education: Electrical Bachelor’s degree or similar qualifications, such Robotics or Mechatronics.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in instrumentation and control engineering, ideally in the mining, heavy machinery, or industrial sectors.
- Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with latest developments in instrumentation and control design and compliance to standards (e.g., IEC, UL, CE) where applicable.
- Software Skills: Proficient in MS Office and programming systems such as those supplied by Siemens and Rockwell.
- Team Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across teams and functions.
- Problem-solving: Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to solving complex engineering problems.
- Added Value: Previous field or site-based exposure in a heavy industrial or mining environment is a plus.
For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.