What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLC Programmer position at KUKA?
SUMMARY
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.