Software Automation Engineer
Job Summary
Make an Impact with Healthcare Technology Jobs That Matter
Are you ready to build a career in healthcare technology that truly makes a difference At Swisslog Healthcare were looking for passionate individuals to join us in shaping the future of care. Whether youre exploring healthcare engineering jobs pharmacy automation roles healthcare IT careers or healthcare logistics opportunities youll be part of a team thats driving innovation in medication management and hospital workflows around the world. If youre motivated by purpose and eager to grow with a mission-driven company wed love to hear from you.
Make an impact
Primary goals for this role include:
- Translate requirements into effective automation software solutions
- Contribute to the definition of system architecture and software design
- Prepare functional specifications and acceptance test criteria for project-related systems and equipment
- Participate in design risk assessments and ensure proper documentation (user and maintenance manuals)
- Stay up to date with technologies in automation and robotics
What you need to succeed
To be successful in the role we are looking for:
- Strong experience in automation engineering
- Approximately 5 years of experience in the automation industry
- Solid knowledge of PLC programming preferably with Structured Text
- Strong understanding of automation systems architecture including real-time systems
- Experience with commissioning and testing of automated control systems
- Knowledge of motion control systems (servo motors stepper motors)
- Experience in designing complex systems involving multiple machines
- Proficiency in Beckhoff / TwinCAT or CODESYS environments
- Good knowledge of electromechanical components and systems
- Ability to create technical documentation including functional specifications and test procedures
- Good knowledge of English language
This job posting is open to all candidates regardless of gender and to candidates belonging to protected categories in accordance with applicable laws (L. 903/77 and L. 68/99).
Our Vision: Lead Change for Better Care
Swisslog Healthcare empowers hospitals and healthcare facilities with advanced pharmacy and transport automation solutions that streamline medication management and support clinical workflows. With over 1200 dedicated employees serving more than 3500 health facilities worldwide were committed to improving patient safety and giving healthcare professionals more time for what matters most: caring for patients. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
KUKA is one of the world’s leading suppliers of intelligent robotics, plant and systems engineering and is driving digitization in industry.