Robot Automation and Controls Engineer

Swift Placement & Consulting

Robot Automation and Controls Engineer

Troy, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Automation Engineering Lead

    ** Major Machine Tool Distributor**

    Primary responsibilities will include: Fanuc and CubeBox Automation

    • Fanuc robot programming on automation systems projects
    • Create robot program based on customer specific process requirements
    • Develop robot programs written in both TPP and KAREL, using ROBOGUIDE
    • Write and implement cell PLC programming based on application. Allen Bradley or Automation Direct preferred
    • Customize and integrate vision products to meet specific customer requirements
    • Lead and direct field installation efforts at customer site
    • Develop customer training and cell documentation
    • Conduct customer specific training classes after acceptance.
    • Provide input on EOAT selection and gripper designs
    • Validate by simulation robot paths and orientations work within defined space
    • Support sales and quoting efforts as required
    • Supervise and train entry-level Engineers
    • Some in state overnight travel is required

    Ideal candidate will have the following experience and education:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field, including 2 years equivalent relevant experience OR Associate’s Degree in related engineering field with minimum 5 years of robot programming experience in machine and peripheral device tending
    • Robot and machine vision application experience
    • Electrical and mechanical debug experience
    • Extensive PLC programming experience and related mechanical peripherals - Allen Bradley or Automation Direct preferred
    • Ability to read electrical/mechanical prints
    • Windows, Visual.NET, Database development knowledge (SQL) programming knowledge

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  • Compensation
    $80,000-$130,000 per year