Robotics Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Support plant operations during new product launch and ramp up production.

* Coordinate buy-offs and commissioning with integrators and on-site subcontractors.

* Perform safety buy-offs of robot and operator safety (DCS, CubicS, MoveSafe, KukaSafe)

* Create tools to improve buy-off and commissioning activities

* Assist in the design and building of tools and equipment or recommended. Improvements to existing processes.

* Verify and configure I/O and set up communication with robot peripherals.

* Write, test, and modify or adjust existing programs and templates.

* Provide technical expertise and leadership for the timely resolution of the manufacturing process and design issues. 

* Travel (Up to 60%) to the integrator's site as needed to perform equipment validation.

QUALIFICATIONS

* BS/MS Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

* 7+ Years of relevant experience in the field of robotics for industrial automation

* Demonstrated project planning and project management skills, utilizing project management tools, e.g., Smart Sheets, JIRA, Microsoft suite.

* Experience commissioning industrial robots in a large manufacturing installation

* Basic understanding of mechanical repair, computer programming, and electric circuit design

* Experience with typical robotics applications i.e., joining, material handling, etc.

* Experience with Offline programming 

* Ability to effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with internal and external business partners, contractors, and vendors

* Proficient with more than one familiar 6-axis industrial robot brand such as Fanuc, Kawasaki, ABB, Kuka, etc.