Robotics Technician - Foundry 1st shift (Onsite)

RTX • Asheville, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree (or equivalent demonstrated experience) in Industrial Electrical Engineering, Computer/Software Engineering, Maintenance, and 5+ years of experience supporting automated robotic systems in manufacturing environments
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program / contract
• Hands-on experience in robot operation and programming
• Ability to modify robot programs including positional data, logic, and I/O
• Experience performing mastering, calibration, and system backups
• Strong troubleshooting skills in servo systems, motion faults, and robot interfaces
• Working knowledge of safety zones, interlocks, and robotic cell safety standards
• Solid mechanical and electrical troubleshooting fundamentals
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple technical issues

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Fanuc robots and multi-robot cells
• Experience troubleshooting robots with PLC-controlled systems
• Knowledge of vision systems or advanced robotic applications
• Experience with EOAT design, troubleshooting, or optimization
• Familiarity with robotic simulation or offline programming tools
• Experience supporting robotic continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong documentation and technical communication skills
• OSHA 30, Lean/Six Sigma experience

Responsibilities

• Serve as maintenance support for electrical systems and robotic systems
• Independently troubleshoot robotic cells, including mechanical, electrical, and program-related issues, modify robot programs including positions, logic, I/O configuration, and process adjustments in alignment with manufacturing engineering, perform robot backups, mastering, calibration, and system recovery
• Diagnose and resolve electrical system faults, servo, motion, and communication faults, troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems and components including sensors, motors, VFDs, cables, contactors, servo and motion faults, and control components as required, calibrate and repair end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and cell-level interfaces
• Support root cause analysis on machinery downtime and implement corrective actions, support and enhance the robotic preventive maintenance (PM) strategy
• Liaise and coordinate with third party contractors
• Document work in SAP maintenance management suite (CMMS) and properly utilize the shop floor Andon system
• Lift up, push, pull, bend, squat, climb, stand, walk, and twist hands, work in a confined space and maintain a forklift license
• Travel up to 10% to equipment manufactures and training
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees