Sr. Controls Development Engineer

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 for local specifics and a global mindset to bring people together and create valuable solutions for our customers. We aim for being the first to do the right thing at the right time.

 

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Your role in our team

• You will write detailed design documents (i.e. Controls Architecture)

• You will write, debug, and test PLC code.

• You will write and execute test cases.

• You will monitor internal quality of software development deliverables using design document, checklists, review meetings as needed to ensure first time right output.

• You will act as the subject matter expert on realization of complex controls applications and (sub)systems. Build and configure, generate, program, test, and document.

• You will finalize a design and its deliverables, according to our processes, to guarantee a smooth transition to the relevant stakeholders.

• You will define planning for the work to be done, estimate the workload and lead time and communicate to relevant colleagues about changes and risks pro-actively. 

• You will work on technical solutions for complex functions, while respecting both Körber standard solutions and innovative technologies

• You will initiate improvement actions as a competence leader to elevate the experience of other Development Engineers.

• You will support projects from concept through client turnover with a positive result contribution on technical performance, financial results, and the organization

• You will be involved in engineering, execution and commissioning of Material Handling Projects

• You will communicate closely with other groups within KSC and project team (i.e., electrical and software engineering, mechanical engineering, project management, supply chain, sales/proposal department and installation)

• You will learn new skills and stay current on latest technology (technical professional)

• You will support the Koerber software standardization platform

• You are capable of working on topics/issues on discipline level and exceeding the product level.

 

Your profile

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or equivalent. Certification may be required in some areas.

• You have a minimum (5) years of successful experience in related field and successful demonstration of PLC program development & commissioning.

• You have experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Schneider PLC languages, architecture and networks desired. Other platforms a plus.

• You have knowledge of (controls) engineering theories and principles.

• You have in depth knowledge of software development and test approaches

• You are willing and able to travel up to 30%

• You have network architecture experience using Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, ASI Bus, ControlNet, DeviceNet

• You have experience in Human-Machine Interface programming.

• You have experience with conveyor systems (Parcel, Baggage, ASRS, Etc.), large machine design, and/or motor control desired.

• You have a strong ability to document technical decisions with illustrations and clear verbal explanations.

• You have strong analytical skills.

• You have the ability to work on a team responsible for complex project(s)

• You are a motivator and trainer for coworkers.

• You are proactive and have a hands-on work ethic

• You are proficient in structured text.

• You are flexible and adaptable to change.

• You have strong interpersonal, verbal and written skills

 

Your environment at Körber

Körber Supply Chain LLC, headquartered in Irving, TX (USA), is a leading provider of innovative products and solutions in mail and parcel logistics and automation. Digitization, software solutions, and customer services along the entire product life cycle complete the portfolio. Our dedicated team of highly-trained employees offers flexible and innovative solutions to meet our customers’ needs consistently.

 

Your benefits

• You will work in a modern, flexible work environment with open culture towards improvements and new ideas 

• You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic