Job Title: Robotics Programming Engineer

Robotics Programming Engineer

Summary: Responsible for programming and maintaining paperwork for the robotic cells. Train robots, using artificial intelligence software or interactive training techniques, to perform simple or complex tasks, such as designing and carrying out a series of iterative tests of chemical samples.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics. Determine causes of operational problems or failures.
• Maintain operational records or records systems.
• Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or conveyors.
• Program robotic equipment.
• Document robotics test procedures and results.
• Prepare procedural documents.
• Document design or operational test results.
• Align, fit, or assemble component parts using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
• Attach wires between controllers.
• Test performance of robotic assemblies, using instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
• Develop robotic path motions to maximize efficiency, safety, and quality.
• Modify computer-controlled robot movements.
• Train employees or other personnel to install, use, or maintain robots, where required.
• Build or assemble robotic devices or systems.
• Assist engineers in the design, configuration, or application of robotic systems.
• Train robots, using artificial intelligence software or interactive training techniques, to perform simple or complex tasks, such as designing and carrying out a series of iterative tests of chemical samples.
• Inspect installation sites.
• Maintain inventories of production supplies such as sensors and cables.
• Fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures, using metalworking machines.
• Develop three-dimensional simulations of automation systems. (where required)
• Participate in designing and developing future production capacities by attending production and team meetings.
• Being up to date with manufacturing/product changes and improvements; and updating maintenance operating procedures and schedules to incorporate the changes to cause minimal downtime for the facility or the manufacturing process.
• Capable of repairing and servicing fabrication equipment and machines such as water jets, plasma’s, lathes and laser cutting equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Must be capable of fully utilizing and embracing all technology – PC’s, software programs and proprietary systems.

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or three to five years of relative and verifiable experience and/or training; or equivalent 2-4 years education; or a combination of education and experience.
Preferred: Associates degree in an Engineering discipline, Business Administration, Industrial Management, or a related field, or 60 credit hours coursework completed towards one of these programs, plus one to four years related experience, or equivalent combination of job relevant certifications, education, and experience.
Computer Skills:
Intermediate computer skills. Experience with LN or other comparable Enterprise (ERP) system desired.