Software Engineer

Körber Group•Fargo, ND

18d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be responsible for developing a machine user interface (UI) to control packaging machinery, within a given timeframe, that meets the customer’s specifications using creativity and innovation. You will design machine user interfaces (UI) using AlphaGate A-VIS visualization software. You will configure communication with the machine PLC and plant-level software applications. You will customize the operator interface application to meet specific customer needs. You will debug and prepare the user interface for factory acceptance testing (FAT). You will communicate and interact with customers in a positive and professional manner. You will provide suggestions for design improvements or changes during all phases of machine design. You will integrate third party equipment into the machine and UI functions. You will work with the automation programmer to troubleshoot any program errors. You will review the operating manuals prepared by the technical writer to ensure accuracy and reduce service calls. You will travel to customers’ plant or provides remote service and support of equipment.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent required
Experience in programming operator or user interfaces
Experience in manufacturing environment
Proficient in design patterns, MVC architecture, and strong debugging skills
Computer literacy with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Demonstrate a brilliant imagination
Capable of developing new concepts and standards
Able to think ahead and plan over a 3-month to 6-month time span
Valid driver’s license and a record clear of poor violation convictions such as reckless driving or Driving Under the Influence (DUI/DWI) within the past three years or two or more at fault accidents within the past three years.
Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the year

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge and experience in Java, Swing UI, and Apache Ant is preferred
Familiar with Git Version Control, Jira, NetBeans IDE tools is a plus

Responsibilities

Developing a machine user interface (UI) to control packaging machinery, within a given timeframe, that meets the customer’s specifications using creativity and innovation.
Design machine user interfaces (UI) using AlphaGate A-VIS visualization software.
Configure communication with the machine PLC and plant-level software applications.
Customize the operator interface application to meet specific customer needs.
Debug and prepare the user interface for factory acceptance testing (FAT).
Communicate and interact with customers in a positive and professional manner.
Provide suggestions for design improvements or changes during all phases of machine design.
Integrate third party equipment into the machine and UI functions.
Work with the automation programmer to troubleshoot any program errors.
Review the operating manuals prepared by the technical writer to ensure accuracy and reduce service calls.
Travel to customers’ plant or provides remote service and support of equipment.