Automation Programmer, R&D Automation Programmer, R&D

Körber Group•Fargo, ND

About The Position

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. Join the home for entrepreneurs! The Automation Programmer, R&D is responsible for for developing a ladder logic program to control packaging machinery, within a given timeframe, in alignment with internal prepared user requirement specification (URS) using creativity and innovation.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Robotics/Automation Engineering required or equivalent
Experience in programming PLC’s, robots, and operator interfaces preferred
Experience with writing ladder logic programs preferred
Familiarity with other programming languages a plus
Experience in manufacturing environment preferred
Take responsibility across divisions for assigned tasks and topics
Knowledge of Allen Bradley and B&R PLC, HMI, and servo systems
Demonstrates computer literacy with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Demonstrates a brilliant imagination
Capable of developing new concepts and standards
Ability to think ahead and plan over a 3 – 6 month time span
Exhibits clear communication skills (written & verbal)
Displays great attention to detail
Ability to work in a team environment
Shows organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
Ability to solve practical problems
Exhibits troubleshooting skills, both mechanical and electrical
Must be able to make good decisions independently
Displays desire to support continual product improvement
Ability to travel up to 10% of the year

Responsibilities

Consider all design possibilities to build an innovative, robust and cost competitive product
Perform formal DFMEA with the design team and develop tests to validate new developed technological solution based on the risk assessment
Design and maintain electrical schematics and control panels using EPlan, improve controls processes, enforce design standards, and ensure compliance with all relevant electrical codes as needed
Work with mechanical engineers to develop machine process
Create programs to control machinery and components using Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000 software and B&R Automation Studio using ladder logic and structured text
Create Human Machine Interface (HMI) programs using Allen Bradley RSView Studio software
Communicate and interact with colleagues in a positive and professional manner
Review safety circuit and program to ensure a safe machine is developed
Provide suggestions for design improvements or changes during all phases of machine design
Assist with developing electrical standards compliant to all appropriate national and international standards (including but not limited to UL code, NEC, EE, CE, IEE, CSA, etc.)
Integrate third party equipment into machine functions
Work with the R&D team to troubleshoot any program errors
Review the operating manuals prepared by the technical writer to ensure accuracy and reduce service calls
Develop, in collaboration with Körber sister companies, standardized machine interface as required
Travel as required to support the research, design, development, testing,, and demonstration of new and innovative products
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
Attend and participate in company meetings
Work on special projects as needed
Take responsibility across divisions for assigned tasks and topics

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

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