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Your opportunity at Franke:

Franke is a world leading provider of products and solutions for residential kitchens and bathrooms, professional foodservice, coffee preparation and semi-/public washrooms established in 40 countries. At Franke, we want to make everything we do wonderful - from what we manufacture and design, to the way we deal with our partners, customers and each other.

As part of our Graduate and Early Career Program (GEC), this newly established role allows you to make a global impact. At Franke, we understand how important it is to get exposure, learn, and develop early​ in your career. We support and prepare you to take on a role in one of our divisions​ or matrix functions after successful completion of the GEC program (12-18 months).  

The Automation Engineer GEC shall inspire by leading cutting-edge industrial technologies and by implementing successful projects which are a fusion of industrial automation and digitalization. Franke Operations wants to produce with leading technologies and processes for being competitive and profitable on the market. For successful sustainable operations, the collaboration with human, automation and digitalization requires a solid base, so you will play an instrumental role.

The position is located at our headquarters in Aarburg, Switzerland (30mins. train from Zürich main station) and you will report directly to the Head of Project Management Office of Franke Group Operations.
 

Our 12-18 month tailored GEC experience enables you:​ 

• You will deliver projects with impact on our local and global​ business – from the very beginning​ 




• We will increase your responsibilities and assign challenging​ projects to you to accelerate your professional development​ and personal growth 




• You will have the opportunity to influence stakeholders, bring your strategic thinking and your creativity into play and ​challenge the status quo​​ 

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Definition of the requirements of advanced production planning systems, with a holistic approach


• Implementation of the selected system, which is building the base for further digitalization of the operation (manufacturing processes)


• Development of new automated systems in an industrial context, which are enabled to implement in a digital eco-system (e.g. Automated rail welding, automated sealing, automated packaging, SMC cutting, CAT2)

Your profile requirements:

• You have completed your Master’s degree in Automation Engineering or Machine/Industrial Engineering and you gained up to 2 years of work experience​​ already


• Languages: Fluent in English (written and spoken) is a prerequisite, other languages are an asset ​


• Strong technology know-how in the area of automation and digitalization


• Sensitive judgment skills for business requirements and feasibility


• Strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills​


• You are willing to push yourself out of your comfort zone 


• Excited about being part of a global team and turning your ideas into action


• Proactive and committed mindset

You will receive:

• A set of challenging projects to lead with continuous exposure to senior leaders​ 




• Access to the FRANKE ACADEMY with a broad range of  trainings to improve technical as well as soft skills and general knowledge of the company and products​ 




• Individual coaching and support​ 




• Individual mentoring from a senior leader​ 




• Shadowing a senior leader ​ 

• Support from a growing GEC community ​ 

Additional information can be found at: www.franke.com

Important information to all Search Companies and Recruitment Consultants
Franke Group does not accept unsolicited assistance from search companies for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search companies to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place.