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.

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.

• 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 (Ether
  
  CAT, CANopen etc.), Knowledge of CI/CD processes and Dev Ops tools (Jira, Confluence, Azure Dev Ops)
• 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

Functional Area:

Digital Solutions

Entry Level: Manager

Contract type:
Unlimited

Location:

Winterthur

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.