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We are Körber – an international technology group with more than 12,000 employees at over 100 locations worldwide and a common goal: We turn entrepreneurial thinking into customer success and shape the technological change. In the Business Areas Digital, Pharma, Supply Chain, and Technologies, we offer products, solutions and services that inspire. We act fast to customer needs, we execute ideas seamlessly, and with our innovations we create added value for our customers. In doing so, we are increasingly building on ecosystems that solve the challenges of today and tomorrow. Körber AG is the holding company of the Körber Group.
Your Role In Our Team
As an R&D Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the design and development of new products and solutions for our customers.
Key Responsibilities
* Conceptualize, design, and implement automation solutions that enhance our portfolio of products and development of new ones.
* Integrate automation solutions with existing equipment and processes.
* Develop and implement programmable logic controller (PLC) and human-machine interface (HMI) programs for automated systems.
* Troubleshoot and optimize PLC and HMI code for optimal system performance.
* Select appropriate sensors, actuators, and control devices for automation projects.
* Ensure seamless communication and integration between different components of the automated system.
* Work closely with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and production teams, to ensure successful implementation of automation projects.
* Collaborate with vendors and external partners for the procurement of automation components.
* Conduct thorough testing of automation systems to ensure functionality, reliability, and safety.
* Validate automation solutions through performance analysis and optimization.
* Prepare detailed documentation, including system specifications, schematics, and operating manuals.
* Maintain accurate records of system configurations and changes.
* Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in existing automation systems.
* Promote and encourage the incorporation of new technological trends to enhance product performance.
* Design the architecture of the solutions taking into account the project specifications.
Your Profile
* 3 - 6 years of experience in similar positions.
* Degree in Electrotechnical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
* Preferably, with programming experience (Tia Portal Siemens)
* Proficient in PLC programming languages.
* Experience with HMI programming and interface design
* Strong understanding of control systems, motion control, and industrial automation technologies
* Familiarity with different communication protocols used in industrial automation
* Eplan is a plus
* MS Office
* Applicable Standards and Regulations
* English
Your Benefits
* Exciting tasks in a fast-growing, future-oriented industry player
* Competitive salary package, with extra-days off, including your birthday, flexible working hours and remote work options
* Health insurance for the whole family
* Well-Being and Employee Assistance Program
* Active protocols with external partners and other caring perks (ex: fresh fruit, bread and yogurt)
* A pleasant and collaborative working atmosphere
Can you find yourself in this profile? Then you are right at Körber. We are looking forward to getting to know you!
For questions please contact us via jobs@koerber.com. We work with selected partners and therefore ask recruitment consultancies to refrain from contacting us by mail or telephone. Please apply exclusively via the “Apply now” button.
We value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity, and any other protected status. for our customers.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Machinery Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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