PLC Programmer

KUKA; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

KUKA in Michigan seeks a fully qualified controls engineer to program, start-up and debug automation equipment at customer sites. You will interpret mechanical sequences, develop ladder logic, verify builds, and ensure safe, reliable operation in real-world environments.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering or equivalent, with experience in electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic circuitry and collaboration with electricians, pipe fitters and builders to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or university, or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Interprets mechanical sequence and controls drawings and writes ladder logic to customer specifications.
• Verifies machine build to match drawings.
• Verifies all peripheral equipment is in place, functional and safe to operate. Verifies that machine was powered up correctly.
• Works with electricians, pipe fitters and builders to check hardware for correct build, piping wiring and operation.
• Verifies that all safeties are in place and operational.
• Checks for correct wiring of all interfaces to peripheral equipment.
• Works with robot programmers to establish correct PLC-Robot interface. Loads ladder logic and configures PLC hardware.
• Debugs ladder logic to match correct manual and automatic sequence.
• Works closely with project management, controls and customer to make sure machine operation meets the customer's requirements.
• Works with robot programmers, pipe fitters and builders to achieve cycle time.
• Makes sure machine goes through successful 20 hour run and customer buyoff. Provides updated drawings to controls department.
• Provides hardcopy and disk of all programs to controls and to documentation department.
• Implements changes and verifies correct completion.

Skills

Mechanical sequencing

Electrical knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering

Tools

Ladder logic

PLC hardware

Robot interface

Electrical schematics

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Job description

Programming, start-up and debug of automation equipment at KUKA and on customer site. Requires in depth knowledge of ladder, logic, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic circuitry and solid understanding of mechanical sequencing of machinery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Interprets mechanical sequence and controls drawings and writes ladder logic to customer specifications.
• Verifies machine build to match drawings.
• Verifies all peripheral equipment is in place, functional and safe to operate. Verifies that machine was powered up correctly.
• Works with electricians, pipe fitters and builders to check hardware for correct build, piping wiring and operation.
• Verifies that all safeties are in place and operational.
• Checks for correct wiring of all interfaces to peripheral equipment.
• Works with robot programmers to establish correct PLC-Robot interface. Loads ladder logic and configures PLC hardware.
• Debugs ladder logic to match correct manual and automatic sequence.
• Works closely with project management, controls and customer to make sure machine operation meets the customer's requirements.
• Works with robot programmers, pipe fitters and builders to achieve cycle time.
• Makes sure machine goes through successful 20 hour run and customer buyoff. Provides updated drawings to controls department.
• Provides hardcopy and disk of all programs to controls and to documentation

department.

• Implements changes and verifies correct completion.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university, or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

KUKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.