PLC Programmer - Automation & Robot Interface Lead

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

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