Automation Programmer, R&D
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Overview
Körber is the home for passionate people who innovate, collaborate, and love what they do. Entrepreneurial spirit is our joint DNA. We develop future technologies and support talents to deploy their skills and reach their full potential. We combine our strong heritage with our understanding of local specifics and a global mindset to bring people together and create valuable solutions for our customers.
We aim to be the first to do the right thing at the right time.
Join the home for entrepreneurs!
The Automation Programmer, R&D is responsible for developing a ladder logic program to control packaging machinery, within a given timeframe, in alignment with internal prepared user requirement specification (URS) using creativity and innovation.
Your role in our team- Consider all design possibilities to build an innovative, robust and cost competitive product
- Perform formal DFMEA with the design team and develop tests to validate new developed technological solution based on the risk assessment
- Design and maintain electrical schematics and control panels using EPlan, improve controls processes, enforce design standards, and ensure compliance with all relevant electrical codes as needed
- Work with mechanical engineers to develop machine process
- Create programs to control machinery and components using Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000 software and B&R Automation Studio using ladder logic and structured text
- Create Human Machine Interface (HMI) programs using Allen Bradley RSView Studio software
- Communicate and interact with colleagues in a positive and professional manner
- Review safety circuit and program to ensure a safe machine is developed
- Provide suggestions for design improvements or changes during all phases of machine design
- Assist with developing electrical standards compliant to all appropriate national and international standards (including but not limited to UL code, NEC, EE, CE, IEE, CSA, etc.)
- Integrate third party equipment into machine functions
- Work with the R&D team to troubleshoot any program errors
- Review the operating manuals prepared by the technical writer to ensure accuracy and reduce service calls
- Develop, in collaboration with Körber sister companies, standardized machine interface as required
- Travel as required to support the research, design, development, testing, and demonstration of new and innovative products
- Support the transition of product knowledge from R&D to production, with the appropriate departments
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Show a strong eagerness to learn and a positive attitude everyday
- Attend and participate in company meetings
- Work on special projects as needed
- Take responsibility across divisions for assigned tasks and topics
- B.S. degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Robotics/Automation Engineering required or equivalent
- Experience in programming PLC’s, robots, and operator interfaces preferred
- Experience with writing ladder logic programs preferred
- Familiarity with other programming languages a plus
- Experience in manufacturing environment preferred
- Take responsibility across divisions for assigned tasks and topics
- Knowledge of Allen Bradley and B&R PLC, HMI, and servo systems
- Demonstrates computer literacy with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Demonstrates a brilliant imagination
- Capable of developing new concepts and standards
- Ability to think ahead and plan over a 3 – 6 month time span
- Exhibits clear communication skills (written & verbal)
- Displays great attention to detail
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Shows organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
- Ability to solve practical problems
- Exhibits troubleshooting skills, both mechanical and electrical
- Must be able to make good decisions independently
- Displays desire to support continual product improvement
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the year
Join Körber Pharma, and you will work in an innovative, friendly, and digital environment, providing the opportunity to advance your career. Irrespective of whether it is engineering, production, or supporting exciting projects, you have the chance to contribute your expertise and make a difference.…
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