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• Powering transformation for a sustainable future
• At WinGD and across the shipping industry we face unprecedented change as we strive to bring greater sustainability into our global business. As marine engine designers our responsibility in this is significant. A career with WinGD has an impact on shaping a better world for tomorrow
• As a leading developer of the two-stroke engines that power merchant shipping, our people drive innovative solutions for our customers on a global scale. Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since its inception in 1893, WinGD continues the legacy of the Sulzer Corporation through innovation in design
• Our success in this ever evolving, competitive environment is based on the drive, innovation and collaboration of our diverse employee population, over 420 people worldwide, representing over 25 different nationalities. Come, be a part of this change

Responsabilities

• Be responsible for all communication interfaces between the Engine Control System (ECS) and external systems such as Remote-Control System (RCS), Alarm and Monitoring System (AMS) and Human Machine Interface (HMI)
• Define communication interfaces for field bus applications (Ethernet, CAN, RS485)
• Write functional specifications for monitoring of safety relevant engine functions and operating mode dependent control features (for RCS)
• Specify graphical user interface and related signals of the HMI used to operate the engine
• Develop concepts how external systems on a vessel are integrated with the engine control system
• Support hardware development of WinGD's PLCs used in the ECS with primary focus on communication channel
• Support operation experts in troubleshooting field issues related to communication interfaces
• Integration of commercial off the shelf components into ECS

Requirements

• MSc in electrical or electronic engineering
• In alternative, BSc with significant experience (>5 years)
• Knowledge of Office 365 and Visio
• Systematic, analytic and self-organized mindset
• Open and communicative personality, willing to collaborate in an international and multicultural environment
• Proven knowledge in industrial field bus systems (Ethernet, CAN and RS-485)
• Proven experience in industrial automation using commercial off the shelf components in combination with proprietary PLCs
• Experienced with embedded control systems
• Familiar with writing Functional specifications for control systems
• Good knowledge in development methodologies
• Basic knowledge in project management
• Very fluent in English (Good German is of advantage)

Our offer

• An opportunity to shape the sustainability and environmental impact of the shipping industry. WinGD is on the leading edge of the technology which is shaping the future of the shipping industry
• A dynamic working environment, blending a long history of technology expertise with industry leading innovation across a global network
• Award winning and extraordinary products
• Multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams offering diverse perspectives and collaborative thinking
• Dynamic and interactive working conditions. WinGD offers a non-hierarchical, agile structure where input and ideas are welcome
• In-house technology training and professional development opportunities