The Automation/Robotics Engineer will work with the Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Engineering teams in the development and implementation of automation in mechanical assembly, fixturing and inspection processes. This will include design, specification, directing and managing vendors, installation and qualification of automated systems and equipment.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Update, modify, and continuously improve existing controls systems including robotic programs, ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, hydraulics, and pneumatics distribution and control.
- Coordinate between engineering and maintenance on existing machine control modifications to robotic, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and vision systems.
- Integrate robotics with peripherals, such as controllers or other equipment.
- Conduct research on robotic technology to create new robotic systems or system capabilities.
- Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems.
- Schedule and complete back-ups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs.
- Build, configure, and test robots.
- Responsibility in the development and implementation of automation in mechanical assembly, fixturing and inspection processes, including design, specification, directing and managing vendors, installation and qualification of automated systems and equipment.
- Document robotic application development, maintenance, or changes.
- Install new robotic systems.
- Repair and modify wiring in control panels.
- Build or assemble robotic devices or systems.
- Develop robotic path motions to maximize efficiency, safety and quality.
- Ensure all electrical drawings are kept up to date.
- Assist maintenance department in supporting production.
- Lead various process/continuous improvement projects.
- Perform other duties as required.
Skills and Abilities
- Must have thorough understanding of design, manufacturing, and automated systems.
- Experience with Fanuc robots and numerical control systems and Allen Bradley PLCs.
- Knowledge of CAD software, including AutoCAD 2D and Inventor.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical and critical thinking skills, and the ability to think outside of the box to solve problems.
- Ability to work well individually as well as part of a team.
- Microsoft Office experience (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Required to spend time in both office and manufacturing plant settings. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to travel as required.
- Ability to sit, work, collaborate on a computer as needed.
- Ability to stand for periods of time as needed.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Bachelors in Robotics, MFG Engineering or related field desired, Advanced degree preferred.
- Comparable Industry experience working in a plant setting as a process engineer, controls engineer, or automation engineer or electrical technician and associate degree may qualify in lieu of 4-year Engineering degree.
New Hudson Facades is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.