Field Automation Engineer – PLC, HMI & Retrofit Expert

Körber Pharma; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Körber Pharma seeks an Automation Service Engineer to troubleshoot and modify PLC programs at customer sites, work with service engineers on retrofits, and upgrade components. The role requires frequent travel and strong customer interaction skills to deliver reliable machine performance.

The position emphasizes hands-on maintenance, system integration, and timely problem solving while staying updated on industry changes and new technologies.

Qualifications

• AS degree in Electrical Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics Technology or equivalent experience required.
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years of industry programming experience.
• Experience with Allen Bradley and B&R controls components and Fanuc robots preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing facility is preferred.
• Travel 75%+ regularly.
• Familiar with Python, Java, C#, VB.
• Familiar with E-plan.
• Excellent customer-facing skills.
• Able to read and understand prints for Electrical wiring.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and modify PLC programs to automate machines using Allen Bradley Studio 5000 or B&R Automation Studio.
• Navigate and update the operator interface for machine control using Allen Bradley FT View Studio.
• Work with Service Engineering to support retrofits, changes, and repairs.
• Identify obsolete components and suggest upgrades for customers.
• Provide suggestions for design improvements or changes.
• Integrate third party equipment into machine functions.
• Travel to the customer’s facility for troubleshooting, retrofit, and repair activities.
• Communicate and interact with customers in a positive and professional manner.
• Perform advance diagnosis and testing.
• Perform repair, maintenance, or SLA services on equipment at customer sites.
• Demonstrate flexibility to support customer projects with potential short notice and off schedule days.
• Stay up to date on industry changes and information.

Skills

Programming experience

Customer-facing skills

Reading prints

Python

Java

C#

VB

Travel readiness

Allen-Bradley

B&R controls

Fanuc robots

E-plan

Education

AS in Electrical Tech

BS in Electrical/Software Eng (preferred)

Tools

Allen-Bradley

B&R controls

Fanuc robots

E-plan

Job description

Körber Pharma seeks an Automation Service Engineer to troubleshoot and modify PLC programs at customer sites, work with service engineers on retrofits, and upgrade components. The role requires frequent travel and strong customer interaction skills to deliver reliable machine performance.

The position emphasizes hands-on maintenance, system integration, and timely problem solving while staying updated on industry changes and new technologies.