Körber · 13 hours ago
Automation Programmer, R&D
Fargo, ND
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelKörber is a company focused on innovation and collaboration, seeking an Automation Programmer for their R&D team. The role involves developing ladder logic programs for packaging machinery and collaborating with design teams to ensure product safety and compliance.
Digital MediaMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingPharmaceuticalSupply Chain ManagementWarehouse Automation
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Robotics/Automation Engineering required or equivalent
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Health, dental, vision insurance
Retirement plan
Company
Körber
We are Körber – an international technology group with around 13,000 employees at over 100 locations worldwide and a common goal: We turn entrepreneurial thinking into customer success and shape the technological change.
Founded in 1995
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$477.5MKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsDZ BANK
2022-01-11Acquired
2021-12-14Private Equity
2020-11-30Debt Financing· $477.5M
Recent News
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