Robotics Engineer

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead concept development, selection, and specification of automated equipment (primarily robotic systems) to improve production throughput, safety, quality, ergonomics, and cost reductions.
• Manage capital projects from cradle to grave including fixed asset requests, calculated project savings, project timelines, runoff acceptance, project status updates, and post implementation monitoring.
• Create and compile equipment documentation for hand-off to production team. This includes drawing packages, calibration procedures, validation data, spare parts lists, etc.
• Create management systems to oversee robotic programming, touch-ups, and maintenance.
• Hands-on responsibility for troubleshooting and repair of welding production equipment in support of the maintenance department.
• Responsible for fundamental operator training as well as advanced robot training for production and maintenance personnel.
• Troubleshoot deficiencies in equipment design, function, and application.
• Stay current of improvements in robotics and relevant field of engineering.
• May assume a team lead role for related work groups (s).

Qualifications, Education, And/or Experience

• Education in automation, mechanical, robotics, electrical engineering, computer science, or similar fields.
• Minimum of two years industrial/manufacturing required.
• Outstanding, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• PLC programming experience a plus.
• Robotic programming experience a plus.
• Verified ability to develop mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Computer science, applied physics, and history of mechanics preferred.