Highlights

The role requires strong hands-on experience with ABB welding robots, ABB RAPID programming, robotic welding processes, and industrial electrical systems, while supporting production and continuous improvement activities. Experience with Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) PLCs, including Studio 5000/RSLogix, HMI, VFDs, servo motion, and industrial Ethernet networks.

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LocationMinneapolis, MN

Description

The Robot / Automation Engineer supports the programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, and optimization of robotic and automated manufacturing systems. The role requires strong hands-on experience with ABB welding robots, ABB RAPID programming, robotic welding processes, and industrial electrical systems, while supporting production and continuous improvement activities.

  • Experience programming ABB welding robots is required. Candidates must be able to create, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize ABB RAPID programs for robotic welding applications.
  • Experience troubleshooting robotic welding systems, weld schedules, torch calibration, touch sensing, seam tracking, and production support.
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve robot, electrical, mechanical, and process-related issues in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, schematics, and troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience programming and supporting ABB robotic paint systems.
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) PLCs, including Studio 5000/RSLogix, HMI, VFDs, servo motion, and industrial Ethernet networks.
  • Experience with industrial controls, I/O systems, safety circuits, and field devices.
  • Knowledge of robotic vision systems, seam tracking, and automation integration.
  • Experience commissioning new equipment and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Requirement:

  • Hands-on ABB welding robot programming experience is mandatory.
  • Experience with ABB paint robots and Rockwell PLC/controls is highly desired and will be considered a strong advantage.

Skills:

  • ABB Welding Robot Programming & Troubleshooting
  • Allen-Bradley PLC

Qualification:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • Create, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize ABB RAPID programs for robotic welding applications.
  • Troubleshoot robotic welding systems, including weld schedules, torch calibration, touch sensing, and seam tracking.
  • Diagnose and resolve robot, electrical, mechanical, and process-related issues.
  • Support production teams with robotic system troubleshooting and technical problem resolution.
  • Interpret and troubleshoot industrial electrical schematics and control systems.
  • Support programming and troubleshooting of ABB robotic paint systems, where applicable.
  • Work with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs, HMI, VFDs, servo motion, and industrial Ethernet systems.
  • Support industrial controls, I/O systems, safety circuits, and field devices.
  • Assist with robotic vision systems, seam tracking, and automation integration.
  • Participate in equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and production ramp-up.
  • Identify opportunities for automation improvement, equipment optimization, and productivity enhancement.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and improve equipment reliability and performance.

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