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Staff Controls / PLC Engineer

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Germany , Kelberg

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Salary:

74500.00 - 126700.00 EUR / Year

Job Description:

As a Staff Controls / PLC Engineer (f/m/d) you’ll blend your expertise in software, electrical, and mechanical engineering to architect and refine cutting-edge automation solutions. From developing control algorithms to selecting the right components and ensuring seamless system integration, your work will directly influence the performance, reliability, and evolution of our robotic platforms. You’ll be responsible for PLC and machine control functionality across a diverse portfolio and project management tasks of commissioning systems, work with multiple teams from different disciplines, and spearhead innovation in control system design. Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll have the opportunity to prototype new ideas, explore emerging technologies, and drive continuous improvement in both process and product.

Job Responsibility:

  • Responsible for the PLC/machine control performance, ultimately providing consistent and reliable operation for commissioning systemswithin the Pharmacy Automation portfolio
  • Key member of the Controls Engineering group for product development focused on research, design, integration and evaluation of robotic platforms and sub-systems
  • Leads automation projects, creates and maintains project plans and tracks milestones
  • Contribute to machine control and system architecture concept development, component evaluation/selection, design, implementation, debug/verification testing, and documentation
  • Stays up to date with emerging control system technology and methodologies and will recommend and manage process/design improvements related to improving the development velocity, efficiency and quality output of the controls engineering team
  • Develops control algorithms and is responsible for the design and implementation of the control system for early prototype and proof of concepts
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with project managers, engineers (systems, electrical, mechanical), operations and maintenance teams, and external engineers/vendors
  • Follows regulatory requirements and company design procedures
  • Contributes to and implements requirement definitions
  • Creates and maintains technical documentation (GDP)

Requirements:

  • Diploma or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field
  • experience in mechatronics is desirable
  • Extensive experience in the robotics and automation field, including electro-mechanical design and software development
  • Analytical and structured working methodology
  • self-motivated, organized, with a fact-based and “go-and-see” mentality and a strong drive to understand
  • Programming according to IEC 61131-3 Structured Text (CODESYS 2.3/CODESYS 3.5 or similar)
  • Expert in Object-oriented programming
  • Experience with CANopen and EtherCAT
  • Experience with DC motor control systems
  • Familarity with version control systems such as SVN/GIT as well as Azure DevOps/GitHub
  • Experience in System and Reliability Engineering
  • Strong documentation skills (GDP) and practical experience in developing models and graphical representations/abstractions of systems and processes
  • Stakeholder management and networking skills are desirable
  • Experience in common Quality methods (Design Review, DFMEA, Design for Six Sigma, etc.)
  • Experience with MS Project or similar project management tool
  • Excellent MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Team player with strong communication skills
  • Proficiency in English required
  • German language skills are desirable

Nice to have:

  • Experience in mechatronics
  • German language skills
  • Stakeholder management and networking skills

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 14, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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