Commissioning Engineer

Location: 

Uzwil, St. Gallen, CH, 9240

Work Site:  Onsite
Duration:  Permanent / Unlimited
Date:  Nov 4, 2026

Two billion people eat food every day that was produced with Bühler equipment. One billion people drive vehicles whose parts were manufactured with our machines.​ Bühler aims to balance humanity, nature, and the economy in every decision as it develops solutions that unlock sustainable business opportunities in the global food, feed, and mobility industries. We strive to create innovations for a better world, with a special focus on healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions. Therefore, we team up with customers, start-ups, multinationals, and academia to accelerate impact together.

Summary

As a Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for the worldwide commissioning of individual machines and plants. After installation, you will test the equipment, conduct I/O tests and dry runs, optimize the relevant processes, and ensure that the systems meet the agreed performance, quality, and safety requirements. Working primarily at customer sites, you will act as an important interface between customers, project teams, technical specialists, and other internal and external stakeholders. From preparation and testing through to the final handover, you will contribute to the successful completion of international customer projects.

Job Responsibilities

  • You lead and execute the worldwide commissioning of individual machines and plants, including I/O tests, dry runs, software checks, troubleshooting, and resolution of technical or installation issues on site
  • You optimize machines and processes to ensure that plant performance, product quality, and production output meet contractual requirements and Bühler standards
  • You coordinate commissioning activities with customers, project teams, and technical specialists, ensuring effective communication, professional stakeholder management, and a successful final handover to the customer
  • You train and support customers in the safe and efficient operation of equipment and processes, providing professional technical guidance and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction
  • You prepare and document commissioning assignments thoroughly, including technical documentation, machine and process data, deviations, and daily reports, while ensuring compliance with applicable EHS and safety requirements

Qualifications

  • You have completed a technical vocational education (EFZ) or an equivalent qualification in electronics, automation, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a related technical field
  • You bring a strong technical understanding and ideally practical experience in commissioning, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, or testing of industrial machines and plants
  • You are willing and able to travel internationally for approximately 80–100% of your working time, are comfortable working predominantly at customer sites, and hold a valid driving licence
  • You have good written and spoken English skills; German and any additional languages are considered an advantage
  • You are open-minded and customer-oriented with strong communication and stakeholder management skills, a professional and diplomatic manner, and the ability to remain patient, calm, flexible, and solution-oriented even in challenging situations

At Bühler we are not only offering working opportunities and international exchange of like-minded professionals. We are more than just a global company. Our value proposition to transform the way companies feed and move the world, is driving positive change in the industries in which we operate globally. Become a part of a dynamic environment that combines your drive for innovation with a world ​of possibilities.​ Joining us means embracing a shared purpose of creating innovations for a better world while becoming part of a company that is dedicated to your success.

As a global organization, we embrace the diversity of our global workforce. At Bühler, you will collaborate with professionals from around the world, each bringing in a unique perspective to the table. It is a business priority for us to harness the diversity of our global workforce and include them in their uniqueness to create a culture of belonging guided by our TOP values – Trust, Ownership and Passion. Embark on a journey that combines the excitement of global collaboration with the reassurance of a welcoming workplace.

Let’s create impact together!