Application Technician - Welding

About the Role

Responsible for system integration, robotic programming, run-off, installation, and start-up both at Yaskawa Motoman and at the customer's site to the satisfaction of the customer. Performs Q/C checks at Yaskawa Motoman and field service functions as required.

Average travel of 50%. Must have a valid driver's license and full coverage automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with and assist manufacturing to build and integrate robotic systems and provide feedback to Engineering.
• Participate in system Q/C at certification (prior to shipment and at customer's facilities as necessary).
• Develop project programming plans and program structures.
• Develop necessary project processing parameters to meet quality requirements.
• Perform system run-offs to the satisfaction of the customer while meeting contractual requirements.
• Provide programming assistance both in-house and in the field.
• Perform field service on Yaskawa Motoman supplied products, including phone support, pager duty, and on-site troubleshooting and repair.
• Perform engineering and manufacturing functions for projects including customer contact, hardware/software debug, materials coordination, build, and implementation.
• Provide project documentation and records, per ISO procedures and company requirements.
• Provide systems training to the customer.
• Perform system quality check prior to shipment.
• Participate in design, kickoff, and project status meetings as required.
• Support robot engineers/Lead Application technicians as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in a technical field and four years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interface with customers.
• Thermal process knowledge, strong welding process knowledge including material and process parameter proficiency.
• Robotic mechanical automation working knowledge, multiple manufacturing process knowledge, and understanding of PLC logic.
• Some cross-training with manufacturing and service will be beneficial and is required.
• External training on programming and use of PLCs and other support equipment (lasers, plasma welders and cutters, spot welders, etc.) will be on an as-needed basis.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance.
• Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Duties may require occasional use of/contact with/exposure to various hazardous materials (e.g., grease, oils, lubricants, paint, thinner, parts cleaner). Employees should have basic awareness of hazardous materials cautions. Those directly using the materials must have specific knowledge of the material in use.