Robotics Engineer
About The Position
We are seeking a skilled Robotics Engineer to program, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial robotic systems for aerospace and defense manufacturing. This role involves developing and maintaining robotic programs and automation sequences to enhance production efficiency, quality, and repeatability. You will support the integration of various robotic systems, troubleshoot electrical and control issues to minimize downtime, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support automated manufacturing operations. The position requires reading and interpreting technical documentation, assisting with equipment commissioning and testing, and supporting new product introduction activities. You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining technical documentation and supporting root cause analysis for automation and robotic system performance.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience programming and supporting industrial robotic systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with Fanuc robotic systems including robot programming, troubleshooting, teach pendant operation, and system integration.
- Strong understanding of industrial automation systems including PLCs, HMLs, sensors, servos motion controls, and industrial communication networks.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and technical documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in automated manufacturing environments.
- Capable of managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with robotic welding, automated assembly, machine tending, or material handling applications is strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, automotive, or other high-reliability manufacturing industries is preferred.
- Fanuc robotics certifications, PLC programming certifications, or automation-related technical certifications are strongly preferred.
- Additional experience with industrial automation software vision systems, or advanced robotics integration is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Program, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial robotic systems used in aerospace and defense manufacturing applications.
- Develop and maintain robotic programs, automation sequences, and process logic to improve production efficiency, quality and repeatability.
- Support integration of robotic systems including weld cells, material handling systems, vision systems, and automated assembly equipment.
- Troubleshoot electrical, controls, communication, and robotic system issues to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to support automated manufacturing operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams, PLC logic, technical drawings, and automation documentation.
- Assist with equipment commissioning, factory acceptance testing (FATE), system startups, and validation activities.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) activities including process development, tooling reviews, fixture integration, and automation planning.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation including work instructions, robotic backups, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance procedures.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to automation and robotic system performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
