Controls Designer | Electrical Engineer, R&D

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.

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This Controls Designer / Electrical Engineer plays a key role in developing electrical and pneumatic schematics, electrical panel layouts, and automation controls for next‑generation packaging and handling machinery. This role supports R&D by exploring new design approaches, integrating modern automation engineering technologies, and transforming conceptual ideas into practical engineering solutions. Work includes Allen-Bradley PLC programming support, HMI integration, and ensuring all designs meet product specifications, technical requirements, and timelines.

 

 

Your role in our team

 

• You will develop electrical schematics and control panel layouts using EPlan software.
• You will work with technicians and validation engineers to update electrical schematics and control panels.
• You will develop solutions that improve the controls design process.
• You will create and maintain standards for panel design, layout, and wiring, ensuring compliance.
• You will identify and validate new and innovative PLC/HMI control solutions for future products.
• You will apply electrical standards compliant with UL, NEC, EE, CE, IEE, CSA, and other regulations.
• You will manage the panel construction area to ensure it remains safe, efficient, and organized.
• You will meet with automation programmers to determine required electrical components.
• You will design safety circuits that ensure machines operate safely and reliably.
• You will provide recommendations for design improvements at all phases of machine development.
• You will assist with electrical and PLC troubleshooting during debug phases.
• You will collaborate with sister companies to standardize controls architecture across the Körber ecosystem.
• You will maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• You will demonstrate eagerness to learn and bring a positive attitude each day.
• You will participate in company meetings and cross‑functional discussions.
• You will support special projects as needed.
• You will take ownership of assigned tasks across divisions.

 

 

 

Your profile

 

 

• You have experience using EPlan or similar electrical design software.
• You have strong knowledge of electrical engineering, automation systems, PLCs, HMIs, and control panels.
• You have proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• You have the creativity needed to develop new engineering concepts and standards.
• You have the ability to plan projects 3–6 months ahead.
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• You have excellent attention to detail.
• You have the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• You have strong organizational skills and can manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• You have practical problem‑solving skills.
• You have electrical troubleshooting experience, ideally including Allen Bradley/Rockwell PLCs.
• You have the ability to make sound independent decisions.
• You have a strong desire to meet project and business needs.
• You have the ability to travel up to 10%.
• You have the ability to sit, stand, and focus for extended periods.
• You have the physical capability to regularly reach, bend, move around the facility, and lift up to 40 lbs.

 

 

Education, Experience and Qualifications

 

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Automation Engineering, or related field required
• Experience in controls engineering, automation, or electrical design preferred
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred

 

 

Your working environment at Körber

 

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. As part of the team, you contribute to the solution throughout the entire pharma value chain. 

 

Your benefits

 

• You will work in a modern work environment with an open culture towards improvements and new ideas
• You are part of a global operating company with a wide customer base and a growing business
• You profit from international cooperation within a group-expert network to implement corporate-wide concepts
• You will work in a team that is focusing on customer requirements
• You will get an attractive compensation package including health, dental, vision insurance, and a retirement plan 

 

Can you find yourself in this profile? 

 

Then you are right at Körber. We are looking forward to getting to know you!

 

Equal employer opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial, and/or local law.

 

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience, 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.

 

Disclaimer: The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job advertisement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, experience, education, skills, location, and market and business considerations. Applications must be submitted via our career site.

 

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S., this position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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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. You can find out more about our culture here Culture at Körber - it's worth taking a look! 

 

If you have any questions or technical problems, please send us an e-mail to jobs@koerber.com. Judith Lascano is the responsible person for this job advertisement. We work with permanent partners and therefore ask recruitment consultants to refrain from contacting us by e-mail or telephone.