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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The Automation Technician, R&D is responsible for a project as a lead or lead-in-training under a current lead technician. Responsible for overseeing the project: work area, technicians working on the job, meeting deadlines, completing task lists, craftsmanship, and organization of the job.

Your role in our team

• Decide where junction boxes, sensor wires, valves, pneumatic hoses, etc. need to be mounted for functionality
• Assemble and modify assemblies, prototypes, panels and electronic systems according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, and knowledge of electrical principals
• Modify performance and operation of machine component parts to specifications
• Confer with technician(s) in charge of a project and R&D Engineers on recommendations in mechanical and electrical design changes
• Perform upper-level diagnostics, testing, and repairs as needed in various conditions
• Debug complete equipment from start to finish
• Recommend and/or set up standards and improvements (troubleshoot in-house equipment for any electrical and/or mechanical problems)
• Provide constructive suggestions when reviewing and looking at other technician’s work
• Delegate tasks to technicians working on the project and gives direction as needed
• Act as a model employee for other technicians in the shop and while traveling, on-site and off-site
• Complete expenses timely and accurately
• Travel to trade shows, fairs, and customer sites to set up, operate, and maintain equipment for high-quality product demonstrations and/or tests, some of which may be done independently
• 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
• Work on special projects as needed
• Take responsibility across divisions for assigned tasks and topics
• Give accurate and honest reviews of other technicians when needed

Your profile

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience in manufacturing, machine, or electrical assembly required, or an associate’s degree in manufacturing, Electrical, Machine Assembly or Robotics/Automation Technology, etc
• Experience in automation industry preferred
• Uses hand tools and power tools at a proficient level
• Reads and understands prints for assembly of mechanical hardware
• Reads and understands basic electrical prints for wiring on assemblies
• Demonstrates intermediate mechanical knowledge
• Demonstrates basic technical mathematical knowledge
• Demonstrates basic to intermediate electrical knowledge
• Displays great attention to detail
• Exhibits a “think like the business owner” mentality
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be able to work together as a team to reach the common goal
• Must be able to understand both verbal and written instructions and follow them with precision
• Exhibits clear communication (verbal and written)
• Demonstrates basic computer literacy with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and/or business software
• Demonstrates working knowledge of Creo Viewer
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of ERP System and uses it correctly
• Exhibits good troubleshooting skills, both mechanical and electrical
• Ability to work with others in a variety of conditions with a positive attitude
• Demonstrates intermediate level computer skills to support machine troubleshooting
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the year

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.

Apply now and join our team!

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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. Raven Pinckney 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.