PLC Programmer

KUKA; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KUKA is seeking an automation professional to program, start-up and debug automation equipment at KUKA and on customer sites. This role requires deep knowledge of ladder logic, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic circuits, and a solid understanding of mechanical sequencing of machinery.

The candidate will interpret controls drawings, write ladder logic to specifications, verify builds, and collaborate with electricians, pipe fitters and robot programmers to ensure safe, efficient operation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent
• 2–4 years of related experience or training
• Deep knowledge of ladder logic and electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic circuitry

Responsibilities

• Interpret mechanical sequence and controls drawings and write ladder logic to specifications.
• Verify machine builds match drawings and ensure peripheral equipment is in place and safe to operate.
• Verify safeties are in place and operational; ensure correct wiring of interfaces to peripheral equipment.
• Collaborate with electricians, pipe fitters and builders to check hardware and wiring.
• Load ladder logic and configure PLC hardware; debug to match sequences.
• Work with robot programmers to establish PLC–robot interface and ensure cycle time targets.

Skills

Ladder logic

Electrical controls

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical sequencing

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

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
• 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.