Software Engineer

About the Position

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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.

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our team in Fargo, ND, US. If you are passionate about developing innovative machine user interfaces for packaging machinery, Körber is the place for you.

Responsibilities

• Develop a machine user interface (UI) to control packaging machinery within a given timeframe, meeting customer specifications using creativity and innovation.
• Design machine user interfaces (UI) using AlphaGate A-VIS visualization software.
• Configure communication with the machine PLC and plant-level software applications.
• Customize the operator interface application to meet specific customer needs.
• Debug and prepare the user interface for factory acceptance testing (FAT).
• Communicate and interact with customers in a positive and professional manner.
• Provide suggestions for design improvements or changes during all phases of machine design.
• Integrate third-party equipment into the machine and UI functions.
• Work with the automation programmer to troubleshoot any program errors.
• Review the operating manuals prepared by the technical writer to ensure accuracy and reduce service calls.
• Travel to customers’ plant or provide remote service and support of equipment.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience in programming operator or user interfaces.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in design patterns, MVC architecture, and strong debugging skills.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Java, Swing UI, and Apache Ant is preferred.
• Familiarity with Git Version Control, Jira, and NetBeans IDE tools is a plus.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to demonstrate a brilliant imagination.
• Capable of developing new concepts and standards.
• Ability to think ahead and plan over a 3-month to 6-month time span.
• Valid driver’s license and a record clear of poor violation convictions such as reckless driving or Driving Under the Influence (DUI/DWI) within the past three years or two or more at-fault accidents within the past three years.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the year.

We Offer

• Work in a modern work environment with an open culture towards improvements and new ideas.
• Be part of a global operating company with a wide customer basis and a growing business.
• Profit from international cooperation within the group-expert network to implement corporate-wide concepts.
• Work in a team focusing on or exceeding customer requirements.
• Attractive compensation package including health, dental, vision insurance, and retirement plan.

About the Company

Körber is a global technology company for intelligent manufacturing and supply chain solutions. As a reliable innovation partner, Körber turns entrepreneurial thinking into customer success by providing leading technology to fuel what’s next – from end-to-end pharma production and advanced supply chain solutions to high-tech machinery and process equipment. Körber combines deep domain expertise with integrated hardware, software, and digital services, to help customers take the next step.

The Business Area Pharma is part of Körber, a global technology company for intelligent manufacturing and supply chain solutions.

Equal employer opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial, and/or local law.

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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity, and any other protected status. You can find out more about our culture here Culture at Körber - it's worth taking a look!

If you have any questions or technical problems, please send us an e-mail to [email protected]. Nichole Schally is the responsible person for this job advertisement. We work with permanent partners and therefore ask recruitment consultants to refrain from contacting us by e-mail or telephone.