Advanced Manufacturing Technology Engineer

TekWissenGeorgetown, KY
Onsite

About The Position

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. This is a temporary assignment for an Advanced Manufacturing Technology Engineer in Georgetown, KY. The role involves deploying a new virtual safety system that will allow robots to work without fences. The position requires hands-on experience in developing and integrating robotic systems using ROS (Robot Operating System) and experience with Vision Systems. Automotive industry experience is also required.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of Automotive Industry experience.
  • Hands-on experience in developing and integrating robotic systems using ROS "Robot Operating System".
  • Exp with Vision Systems
  • Proven experience in development of innovative projects in a manufacturing environment
  • Proven experience with project management including writing detailed scopes of work, creating schedules, managing vendors/contractors, and providing regular status updates
  • Proven use of computer aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) engineering software techniques
  • Ability to analyze and interpret engineering drawings
  • Proven demonstration of installing manufacturing equipment
  • Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
  • Willingness and ability to travel, domestically and internationally as required (~25%).
  • Willingness to work overtime (~20%) as required.
  • Experience in PLC Projects, including program writing, teaching, and safety standards
  • Evidence of deployed machine vision systems

Nice To Haves

  • Masters or PHD degree in controls, robotics or mechatronics discipline
  • Proven experience with JSA/JHA
  • Experience in construction management
  • Experience in automotive manufacturing plant
  • Project Management certification
  • Proven experience with securing approval of funding for projects
  • Familiarity with SAE/ISO, NFPA/NEC, and UL standards
  • Proven experience with conducting equipment risk assessments
  • Experience deploying and troubleshooting vision systems
  • Experience integrating the following products: Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, Siemens, GE, Schneider, Keyence, Cognex, IR Vision, Mitsubishi, IFM, CODESYS, Ignition, MIR, MATLAB, Visual studio, Otto, ABB, Fanuc, Kawasaki, Universal Robots, Kepware

Responsibilities

  • Work with deploy new virtual safety system which will allow robots to work without fences.
  • Proven experience in development of innovative projects in a manufacturing environment
  • Proven experience with project management including writing detailed scopes of work, creating schedules, managing vendors/contractors, and providing regular status updates
  • Proven use of computer aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) engineering software techniques
  • Ability to analyze and interpret engineering drawings
  • Proven demonstration of installing manufacturing equipment
  • Willingness and ability to travel, domestically and internationally as required (~25%).
  • Willingness to work overtime (~20%) as required.
  • Experience in PLC Projects, including program writing, teaching, and safety standards
  • Evidence of deployed machine vision systems
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