Application Technician - Welding

Yaskawa Motoman Robotics Career•Miamisburg, OH

23d

About The Position

Responsible for system integration, robotic programming, system runoffs, installation, and startup at Yaskawa Motoman and customer sites, ensuring customer satisfaction. The role also performs quality checks at Yaskawa Motoman and field service functions as required. Travel averages 50%.

Requirements

Associate degree in a technical field and four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Cross-training with manufacturing and service is required.
Basic electrical knowledge.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to interface with customers.
Strong welding process knowledge, including proficiency with materials and process parameters.
Working knowledge of mechanical automation, multiple manufacturing processes, and PLC logic.
Valid driver's license and full-coverage automobile insurance.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Some cross-training with manufacturing and service is beneficial.
External training in programming and use of PLCs and support equipment such as lasers, plasma welders and cutters, and spot welders will be provided as needed.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with and assist manufacturing in building and integrating robotic systems, and provide feedback to Engineering.
Participate in system quality checks during certification, before shipment and at customer facilities as necessary.
Develop project programming plans and program structures.
Develop project processing parameters to meet quality requirements.
Perform system runoffs that satisfy customers and meet contractual requirements.
Provide programming assistance in-house and in the field.
Perform field service for Yaskawa Motoman products, including phone support, pager duty, and on-site troubleshooting and repair.
Perform engineering and manufacturing functions for projects, including customer contact, hardware and software debugging, materials coordination, building, and implementation.
Provide project documentation and records in accordance with ISO procedures and company requirements.
Provide systems training to customers.
Perform system quality checks before shipment.
Participate in design, kickoff, and project status meetings as required.
Support robot engineers and Lead Application Technicians as assigned.
Travel an average of 50%.