Automation Maintenance Technician (Robotics)

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain robotic cells, PLC systems, and automated production equipment
• Independently recover robotic systems including:
  • FANUC
  • Universal Robots (UR)
  • NACHI
  • DENSO
• Perform robot recovery operations including:
  • Teach pendant operation
  • Point correction and motion recovery
  • TCP and frame adjustments
• Diagnose integration issues between robots, PLCs, safety systems, and production equipment
• Perform root cause analysis on automation and robotics failures
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives
• Maintain CMMS documentation and technical records
• Follow 6S and safety standards
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• 2+ years hands-on experience in industrial automation maintenance
• Direct experience with robotic automation systems in a production environment
• Experience troubleshooting and recovering robotic or automation-driven production cells
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to diagnose PLC, motion, and safety system interactions

Preferred Experience

• FANUC or similar industrial robot programming/recovery experience
• UR cobot setup, programming, or safety configuration experience
• TCP/frame calibration and robot program modification
• High-volume manufacturing or regulated industry experience (medical preferred)
• High-uptime production environment where robotic downtime directly impacts output
• Multi-platform robotic automation systems across multiple facilities
• Independent ownership of robotic recovery events with minimal escalation