R&D Controls Engineer

1. Prototype Development and Hardware Evaluation

• Designing, constructing, and programming experimental control systems
• Evaluating new hardware (PLCs, microcontrollers, drives, safety devices, IO blocks, etc.)
• Benchmarking communication timing and reliability
• Stress-testing devices under load, fault conditions, and network disruptions
• Documenting findings with clear go/no-go recommendations
• Seeing the idea through to the end and bringing the product to market

2. Field / Remote Customer Support

• Supporting customers during the design phase to develop their layouts and assist with design choices
• Helping the customer’s programmers develop the logic to control the conveyor using our standard function blocks
• Onsite support for customer systems during installation, commissioning, and production
• Remote support for controls issues in the conveyor system after production is started, moving to onsite support if issues cannot be resolved remotely

3. Cross-Functional Technical Support

• Mechanical Engineering — aligning hardware choices with controls strategy
• Manufacturing — improving designs for assembly and end-user experience
• Project Engineering – releasing the new products to production
• Sales — validating feasibility of requested features from customers
• Drafting – visualizing the product to the customers
• Leadership – determine overall direction for new product features
• Deep understanding of PLC programming (Rockwell, Siemens, and ideally one open platform like CODESYS).
• Strong knowledge of industrial networking fundamentals.
• Ability to implement new hardware with limited documentation.
• Experience with VFDs, servo drives, motor starters, safety devices, distributed IO, and other mechatronic systems.
• Ability to design and critique electrical schematics (24 VDC control, safety circuits, network topology).
• Experience with scripting or embedded firmware (C/C++, Python, Arduino, etc.) for rapid prototyping.
• Strong diagnostic skills with the ability to isolate networking, electrical, and logic issues methodically (remotely and in the field).
• Possess documentation discipline appropriate for R&D by explaining clear test results, creating reproducible setups, and recording traceable decisions.
• Must be able to get unfamiliar devices talking to each other, reverse-engineer behavior with protocol analyzers, and troubleshoot issues when they arise.

A pleasant, flexible working environment in a close-knit team, a modern company in the countryside and plenty of creative freedom. We are the driving force behind the KRUPS Automation Group - an industrial player with a clear vision for the future.

Place to be
A modern workplace with an international focus

be a money maker
Fair pay with development potential

Fit at KRUPS
Health promotion offers

Everything at its time
Flexible working hours and a good work-life balance

You in first place
An appreciative corporate culture in which you count

Then we look forward to receiving your application!
Questions in advance? Please contact us directly.

Nathan Bessler
General Manager
LOGOMAT USA