Engineer specializing in building automation in hybrid work environment at sic architekten gmbh. Contributing to sustainable and functional building projects in Köln.
About the role
- Controls Engineer designing and optimizing automated medical waste processing systems for a leading healthcare waste management company. Working on automation challenges in safety-critical, high-throughput environments.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, program, and maintain PLC‑based control systems for advanced medical waste processing equipment
- Integrate, program, and commission industrial robots for material handling, sorting, and automated processing
- Design, implement, and optimize machine vision systems for detection, classification, inspection, and process verification
- Train, tune, and validate vision models to ensure accuracy, robustness, and regulatory compliance
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, robotics, and software engineering teams to deliver fully integrated automation solutions
- Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis across controls, robotics, and vision systems
- Prepare and review electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic control drawings for new equipment and system upgrades
- Develop system documentation including functional specifications, control narratives, operator manuals, maintenance documentation, and validation protocols
- Ensure all control system designs comply with applicable US medical waste, environmental, and machine safety regulations
- Work closely with suppliers, system integrators, and external service providers to deliver projects on time and to specification
- Drive continuous improvement in automation performance, reliability, safety, and sustainability
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline
- Three or more years of experience in a controls or automation engineering role
- Strong PLC and HMI programming experience with platforms such as Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, or Automation
- Direct Hands‑on industrial robotics experience including programming, commissioning, and safety integration (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Hyundai, or similar)
- Strong machine vision experience using Cognex, Keyence, OpenCV, or comparable systems
- Solid understanding of industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and OPC UA
- Experience with motion control, servo systems, and safety‑rated automation components
- Ability to read and create electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings
- Experience working in regulated or safety‑critical environments such as medical, pharmaceutical, or waste processing is highly desirable
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across cross‑functional teams
- Ability to work independently and manage projects with multiple stakeholders and vendors
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- retirement savings plans with company match contributions
- paid vacation and sick time
- wellness resources
- life insurance
- professional development opportunities
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