Day in the life
You start your day scanning downtime trends, then head to the floor to fine‑tune a FANUC cell’s user frames and TCP. A quick jog on the Teach Pendant, a simulation in RoboGuide, and a tweak to a PLC routine later, production is flowing again. By midday you’re leading a root cause review on scrap drivers, by afternoon you’re updating standard work and validating an automation upgrade for a capital project. Throughout it all, you’re the go‑to partner for Production, Quality, and Maintenance—keeping people safe, equipment reliable, and output on target.
How you’ll make an impact
- Diagnose, maintain, and elevate performance of FANUC robotic cells and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Unblock production fast by resolving automation, process, and equipment issues in real time.
- Analyze performance to drive down downtime, scrap, and waste; implement sustainable improvements.
- Refine robot programs, tooling, and process parameters to boost throughput and consistency.
- Lead rigorous root cause investigations and lock in corrective and preventive actions.
- Strengthen preventive maintenance and reliability strategies for critical assets.
- Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and operational standards.
- Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, and Maintenance on continuous improvement.
- Contribute to automation upgrades, equipment modifications, and capital implementations.
- Champion compliance with safety, quality, and operating requirements.
Your robotics toolkit
- Hands‑on FANUC programming, troubleshooting, and ongoing support.
- Teach Pendant programming and RoboGuide for simulation and validation.
- Motion optimization, tool setup, user frames, and TCP calibration expertise.
- Deep troubleshooting across servo, mechanical, electrical, and controls domains.
- Commissioning, validation, and startup support for new and modified systems.
- Integration with peripherals, vision systems, and upstream/downstream equipment.
- Knowledge of industrial safety practices and robotic cell safety requirements.
Controls & systems fluency
- Working knowledge of NI LabVIEW and PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or similar).
- Familiarity with machine controllers: Mazatrol (Smooth/Matrix/Nexus), Siemens, Heidenhain, MAPPS, Okuma OSP.
- Understanding of Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, DeviceNet, and Modbus communications.
- Ability to read electrical schematics, control panel drawings, and automation documentation.
- CMM programming experience (PCDMIS preferred).
- Knowledge of HMIs, sensors, actuators, drives, and industrial networks.
- Track record supporting machine controls and automated production assets.
Manufacturing engineering strengths
- Background in injection molding, heat treatment, and/or machining (turning and milling).
- Comfort with G‑code interpretation and/or CNC programming environments.
- Ability to produce 3D models and 2D drawings with commercial CAD tools.
- Process optimization and continuous improvement mindset.
- Root cause analysis using structured problem‑solving methodologies.
- Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and waste‑reduction techniques.
- Statistical analysis and process capability improvement.
- High‑volume production support experience.
- Creation of process documentation, standard work, and engineering procedures.
- Equipment utilization, capacity analysis, and workflow optimization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Automation, or a closely related engineering field.
- 3+ years in manufacturing with hands‑on FANUC robot programming, troubleshooting, and automation support.
- FANUC Robot certification highly desired.
- PLC and Lean Six Sigma training/certifications preferred.
Machines & technologies you’ll use
- FANUC Robotic Automations
- NI LabVIEW
- Allen‑Bradley PLC