Robotics Engineer
About the role
Join a leading manufacturer in the commercial shelving industry as a Robotics Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in overseeing the new automation for a newly expanded shelving line. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for managing and programming robotic welding equipment, ensuring seamless operations and optimal performance.
Responsibilities
- Develop, modify, and optimize Fanuc robot programs for welding.
- Perform robot teaching, touch-ups, and recovery in active production and pre-commissioning environments.
- Support rapid program adjustments and robot cell start-up.
- Troubleshoot robot alarms, motion issues, and sequence ladder logic.
- Collaborate closely with Quality teams to resolve process issues.
- Perform touch-ups and refinements to improve weld quality, part accuracy, and repeatability.
- Support containment actions and fast-turn engineering changes during builds.
- Coordinate with controls teams to validate I/O, interlocks, and basic handshaking.
- Follow all safety procedures during programming and floor support.
- Provide on-floor support during peak programming and commissioning periods.
Essential Skills
- 5+ years of robotics or PLC programming/integration from scratch.
- Experience in PLC programming, automation, HMI, and controls engineering.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and managing the installation of PLC setup, programming, and troubleshooting.
- Combination of controls and robotics experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Mig weld experience
- Robotic weld
- Fanuc experience
- Degree is preferred but not required
Work Environment
Work in a large manufacturing facility producing sheet metal for shelving units. The environment is a mix of older structures with newly installed equipment. Engineers will spend most of their time on the production floor, collaborating with production support teams. The facility offers a flexible work schedule, casual dress code, and a laid-back atmosphere.
Benefits
- Competitive packages with medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one
- Paid holidays and vacation time
- Opportunities for career advancement
Pay
$50.00 - $65.00/hr.
Schedule
Contract to Hire position based out of Middlebury, IN. Fully onsite.