Robotics Engineer, BIW

Job Description

• Participating in developing process and equipment concepts for RFQs to suppliers.
• Programming Fanuc Robots.
• Developing new applications and structured standards that interact with PLC to perform BIW processes.
• Collaborating with equipment suppliers in selection and configuration of robots and accessories.
• Designing robot mounting, end-of-arm tooling, dress pack, robot transport units, and safety systems.
• Coordinating with robot manufacturers on robot orders and delivery schedules.
• Integrating with the project team on all stages of equipment development from conception to launch.
• Troubleshooting electrical robot systems, performing axis mastering and calibrations, creating and modifying tool and user frames, teaching.
• Creating and modifying robot configurations depending on the process specifications.
• Setting up a robot application from scratch including configuration, programming, teaching, safeguarding and validation of automated sequences.
• Creating and improving PMC logic to create standardized interconnections and functional signals between PLC and Robot Applications.

• 3+ years working experience with Robots (programming, debugging, maintaining and troubleshooting).
• BS in Engineering (Robotic/Electrical/Mechatronics or similar)
• Detailed knowledge of Fanuc robot models, hardware components, and accessories.
• Expertise in creating and simulating robot applications in Fanuc Roboguide software.
• Familiarity with other popular robot brands in the automotive industry.
• Detailed knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP and IO Link.
• Detailed knowledge of interfacing industrial robots with systems including PLCs, machine vision, fluid dispense, torque controllers, flow drills, self-piercing rivets, metrology, etc.
• Detailed knowledge of robot and equipment safety standards such as ISO 10218 (ANSI/RIA R15.06) and ISO 13849 (ANSI B11.19).
• Proficiency in robot system design including selection of IO devices and controls components, creating power distribution and network architecture diagrams, creating detailed electrical schematics, documenting sequence of operation and functional requirements.
• Hands-on ability to setup a robot application from scratch including configuration, programming, teaching, safeguarding and validation of automated sequences.
• Knowledge and experience in robot health evaluation and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate clearly and professionally at various levels both inside and outside the company.
• Working knowledge of CAD software like AutoCAD
• Flexibility to support any shift including day, night and swing shifts, as needed.
• Weekend and holiday work may be required.