Controls Designer, R&D Controls Designer, R&D

Körber Group • Fargo, ND

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About The Position

This Controls Designer is responsible for developing electrical and pneumatic schematics and electrical panel layouts for next‑generation packaging and handling machinery. This role contributes directly to R&D by exploring new design approaches, integrating emerging technologies, and transforming conceptual ideas into feasible engineering solutions. Ensures all designs meet product specifications, technical requirements, and project timelines while applying creativity, experimentation, and innovative problem‑solving.

Requirements

• Familiar with EPlan or other electrical design software
• Demonstrates computer literacy with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Demonstrates a brilliant imagination
• Capable of designing new concepts and standards
• Ability to think ahead and plan over a 3 – 6 month time span
• Exhibits clear verbal and written communication skills
• Displays great attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Shows organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to solve practical problems
• Exhibits electrical troubleshooting skills
• Must be able to make good decisions independently
• Displays desire to meet project needs
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the year
• Sitting for long periods of time
• Standing for long periods of time
• Ability to focus on computer screen for long periods of time
• Requires regularly standing, reaching, bending and moving about the facility
• Occasional lifting up to forty pounds
• Bachelors degree in Electrical or Robotics/Automation Engineering or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in controls design preferred
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops electrical schematics and control panel layouts using EPlan software
• Works with technicians and validation engineers to update electrical schematics and control panels
• Develops solutions to improve the controls design process
• Develops standards for panel design, layout and wiring and verifies they are met
• Identifies and validates new and innovative control solutions for use in future products
• Applies electrical standards compliant to all appropriate national and international standards (including but not limited to UL code, NEC, EE, CE, IEE, CSA, etc.)
• Manages the panel construction area (safe, efficient, and organized)
• Meets with automation programmers to determine electrical components needed
• Designs safety circuit to ensure a safe machine is developed
• Provides suggestions for design improvements or changes during all phases of machine design
• Assists with electrical troubleshooting during debug phase of machine development
• Collaborate with sister companies to standardize controls architecture across the Körber ecosystem, ensuring cross‑platform consistency and seamless interoperability when different products are deployed together
• Maintains a clean and safe work area
• Shows a strong eagerness to learn and a positive attitude everyday
• Attends and participates in company meetings
• Work on special projects as needed
• Take responsibility across divisions for assigned tasks and topic

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level