Industrial Automation Specialist - Wixom, MI
Motion Control · Wixom, MI · 2 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time
Major Duties & Responsibilities
- Design, document, and support industrial control architectures using modern protocols including Rockwell Ethernet/IP and Siemens Profinet
- Program and support robotic systems including Kawasaki, Fanuc, KUKA, UR, and ABB
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and software issues during system startup and production support
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to deliver complete automation solutions
- Support customer installations, startups, and validations at domestic and international sites
- Travel up to 65% to support new customer projects, commissioning activities, and troubleshooting
Required Qualifications
- Minimum Skills & Abilities:
- Technical degree or equivalent industry experience
- Experience working onsite in manufacturing facility environments
- Strong interpersonal relationship building skills
- Deep knowledge of industrial control, architecture, and networking
- Proven hands-on experience with PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
- Experience programming at least one major industrial robot platform; multi-brand experience preferred
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex systems under pressure
- Solid understanding of electro-mechanical systems
- Solid understanding of electro-mechanical systems
- Strong collaboration, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Preferred:
- Three years of professional experience in manufacturing automation, robotics, or industrial equipment
- SolidWorks 3D CAD user experience
- Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience
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