Robot Automation and Controls Engineer
Troy, MI
Automation Engineering Lead
** Major Machine Tool Distributor**
Primary responsibilities will include: Fanuc and CubeBox Automation
- Fanuc robot programming on automation systems projects
- Create robot program based on customer specific process requirements
- Develop robot programs written in both TPP and KAREL, using ROBOGUIDE
- Write and implement cell PLC programming based on application. Allen Bradley or Automation Direct preferred
- Customize and integrate vision products to meet specific customer requirements
- Lead and direct field installation efforts at customer site
- Develop customer training and cell documentation
- Conduct customer specific training classes after acceptance.
- Provide input on EOAT selection and gripper designs
- Validate by simulation robot paths and orientations work within defined space
- Support sales and quoting efforts as required
- Supervise and train entry-level Engineers
- Some in state overnight travel is required
Ideal candidate will have the following experience and education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field, including 2 years equivalent relevant experience OR Associate’s Degree in related engineering field with minimum 5 years of robot programming experience in machine and peripheral device tending
- Robot and machine vision application experience
- Electrical and mechanical debug experience
- Extensive PLC programming experience and related mechanical peripherals – Allen Bradley or Automation Direct preferred
- Ability to read electrical/mechanical prints
- Windows, Visual.NET, Database development knowledge (SQL) programming knowledge
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