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Software Engineer Embedded Web Technology R&D (m/f/d)

Inseriert am: 17.06.2021
GF Piping Systems is one of three divisions of GF, headquartered in Schaffhausen (Switzerland). The division is a leading supplier of piping systems made of plastics and metal. GF Piping Systems focuses on system solutions and high-quality components for the safe transport of water, chemicals, and gases, as well as corresponding services. In over 100 countries through its own sales companies and representative offices and with more than 30 production sites in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, GF Piping Systems supports customers in the fields of utility, industry, and building technology.



In this new position, you are contributing to the next generation of the Process Automation devices. This work is a cornerstone of the realization of the GF Piping Systems Process Automation Strategy 2025. As the GF Piping Systems Embedded Webserver Software Engineer, you will coordinate and align the internal activities concerning web server requirements, development and deployments over all relevant products. You will establish a long-term strategy to setup the GF Piping System Process Automation embedded Webserver on a common framework to avoid multiple and fragmented developments. You will guide and lead a partner network on a global scale by applying agile methodologies and sound requirements engineering. With your proactive attitude, you will work in an international environment and you can fully live out your passion for innovation and technology.

Software Engineer Embedded Web Technology R&D (m/f/d)

Switzerland, SchaffhausenWorkload: 100%

Your tasks:



  • Guide, support and execute the design and programming with internal and external partners. Full responsibility for the projects in terms of process, risks, quality, and costs

  • Collect customer feedback and product management input and formulate specifications and requirements for web technology for embedded systems

  • Manage the software tasks in the project and development of the GF Piping Systems digital line portfolio

  • Ensure the software quality and function according to the requirements and application in the field

  • Define tests strategies and procedures for verification of the programs

  • Adopt DT methods and propose new features and functions for further evolution of the software and the product portfolio

  • Support the R&D and Product Management with functional prototypes during the concept, pilot, and development phases

  • Create in cooperation with Process Automation and Building Technologies R&D departments a standard of software architecture with the state of the art modeling methods (like SysML, UML) and programming principles

  • Be the go-to person for your team, the wider Automation department, and senior stakeholders in the organization on software development


Your profile:



  • A Bachelor-/Master's degree in software engineering, computer science, or comparable

  • At least 3 years of experience in the development of embedded Web Technologies

  • Experience in network protocols like TCP/IP and UDP

  • Knowledge in network security (TLS, SSL, AES) and wireless protocols (Bluetooth, WiFi)

  • Requirements/System Engineering methods and concepts

  • Data modeling and structuring

  • Sound project management skills on a technical level

  • Electro-technical know-how

  • English and German language skills on a high professional level

  • Willingness to travel on the occasional occurrence


Our offer



  • GF assists its employees to maintain work-life balance, for example, by offering flexible work arrangements.

  • Our employees contribute a lot to our success. This is why GF places great importance to career development. Annually, as an employee, you can discuss how to advance your career with your supervisor.

  • Our employees’ health and well-being matters to us. At GF we offer sporting activities, fitness studio allowances, service-bike leasing as well as free healthy snacks and fruits

  • GF employees also enjoy various benefits: optional insurance policies for selected health insurance companies, childcare and public transport allowances or discounts for leisure facilities and hotels.

  • GF enables its employees to spend quality time with their families after a child is born and grants them two weeks parental leave in addition to the parental leave provided for in the existing collective labour agreement. We also guarantee expectant mothers a full- or part-time job comparable to their previous job if they return to work within one year after the birth of their child.


Your contact

René Paparusso

+41 52 631 37 86Georg Fischer Rohrleitungssysteme AG, Schaffhausen

Ebnatstrasse 111

8201 Schaffhausen

Switzerland Apply now