Körber · 13 hours ago
Controls Designer, R&D
Fargo, ND
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelKörber is a company that values innovation and collaboration, and they are seeking a Controls Designer for their R&D team. This role is responsible for developing electrical and pneumatic schematics and control panel layouts for next-generation machinery, ensuring all designs meet product specifications and project timelines while applying creativity and innovative problem-solving.
Digital MediaMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingPharmaceuticalSupply Chain ManagementWarehouse Automation
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Electrical or Robotics/Automation Engineering or equivalent required
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
Preferred
Experience in controls design
Experience in manufacturing environment
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 Roberts & Co.DZ BANK
2022-01-11Acquired
2021-12-14Private Equity
2020-11-30Debt Financing· $477.5M
Recent News
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