Robot / Automation Engineer

    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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