KION Group-posted 3 months ago
$67,125 - $98,450/Yr
Grand Rapids, MI
5,001-10,000 employees

The Robotics Engineer designs very complex systems that integrate hardware and software; develops material specification, schematic preparation and appropriate follow-up; creates recommendations for ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvement in customer satisfaction. Displays a high level of critical thinking in bringing successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and/or cross-functional problems.

  • Help manage and coordinate the design of robotic & vision work cells incorporating various types of material handling systems.
  • Provide new equipment and acceptance testing specifications when required to support the procurement of new systems or improvement of existing systems.
  • Drive all activities related to ensuring new equipment is built to specification.
  • Thoroughly characterize and document the base line performance and capability of each system and drive actions to maintain system performance to the documented base line.
  • Provide technical support for electrical controls, robot programming, vision inspection and automation.
  • Assist in writing and maintaining effective maintenance specifications.
  • Create training materials as well as conduct training of support personnel as required.
  • Identify necessary tasks, identify possible hazards, determine risk reduction requirements, reason possible solutions to reduce risk, validate proposed solutions and document the risk assessment per ANSI/RIA R15.06:2012 Robot Safety Standard, ISO 10218-1:2011, and ISO 10218-2:2011.
  • Direct and coordinate manufacturing, installation, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
  • Perform and supervise installation and commissioning including oversight of contractors and partners.
  • Inspect completed installations and observe operations, to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
  • Develop and maintain good customer relations and provide technical support.
  • Cooperate with other departments as well as other divisions.
  • Work cooperatively across multi-functional teams.
  • A thorough understanding of the principles of automated systems, electronics, equipment function, operation, maintenance and repair.
  • Solid understanding of the principles used in electro-pneumatic systems, multi-axis robotic systems, 2D and 3D vision systems, conveyor transport systems, and data collection systems.
  • Strong 'hands-on' capability in the installation and commissioning of robotic / vision-based systems in a production environment.
  • A strong functional knowledge in PLC based process control systems used in distributed network configurations.
  • Experience with Robotic vision installation and programming.
  • Proficient in using CAD software AutoCAD (EPlan a plus).
  • Experience and knowledge of Fanuc, ABB and/or Motoman controllers, including programming and teaching.
  • Knowledge of 3D robotics simulation software suites such as Roboguide and Robot Studio (Delmia, RobCad, and Visual Components a plus).
  • Experience integrating system components and equipment in context of a robotic work cell.
  • Networking design and commissioning experience with Ethernet (including EthernetIP), DeviceNet, ProfiNet and Profibus.
  • Must be familiar with EOAT design, programming and operation.
  • Capable of assisting in the design of new EOAT.
  • Experience with both 2D or 3D vision systems a plus.
  • Career Development
  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits
  • Pay Transparency
  • Global Opportunities
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