Robot Technician

Job Description

Required Duties: Must be able to work in a professional engineering team-based environment. Engineering teams are responsible for developing the programming of automated robot systems for customer applications and processes. Duties may include and are not limited to detailed robot programming, offline programming, virtual commissioning, system commissioning, onsite support, internal/external training, and technical consultation. This position may require 50+% travel. The candidate must be willing to perform hands on robot programming on the customer’s floor.

Candidates must also possess the following traits:
Logical thinker, Problem solver, Organized, Detailed oriented, Strong verbal and written communication skills (English language required), Self-motivated, Strong leadership skills, Team player, Innovative regarding new processes and development aids, Budget and deadline aware, Must be willing to travel, Must be willing to work long hours on various shift models

Responsibilities: The following lists are general responsibilities that may vary from customer to customer. 

Quality & Process
Accountable for specifying robots, robot dress, and the required feature packages to meet the robots intended function within a given application.
Responsible for working with cross functional departments to establish I/O bitmaps and high quality OLP deliverables from engineering to Integrated Services.
Required to work with cross function teams to ensure the robot documentation package (Robot Data/Integration Sheets, DCS Sheets, etc) is complete and accurate prior to hand off to Integrated Services.
Accountable for conducting transitional meetings with Integrated Services to deliver a successful OLP package and supporting OLP/robot issues as necessary during the build phase.
Identification and dissemination of best practices to other PA disciplines.
Attendance for all project kick off meetings.

Automation skills
Extensive knowledge of robot programming and testing automated machinery.
Strong ability to read controls hardware drawings and mechanical sequence of operations.
Basic electrical, pipefitting and mechanical building knowledge would be a plus.
Ability to troubleshoot manifold, water saver and other peripherals and configure them to communicate with the robot.
Extensive understanding of safe robot concepts ex. DCS for Fanuc.
Mechanical engineering skills including dynamics and kinematics.

Manufacturing Processes
Spot Welding, MIG Welding, MH, Seal/Adhesive, Hemming, Laser Welding/Brazing, Nut runner, Vision

Programming skills
Tool Center Point, User Frame, Configuration, Continuous motion, Motion types, Cartesian coordinates, Knowledge of basic motion programming languages

Additional Information

Robot programming experience on 2 or more different robot controllers, Fanuc and Kuka preferred:

FANUC
oRJ3
ABB, S4CPlus, IRC5
KUKA
oKRC2
oKRC4
COMAU
oC5G
NACHI, AX Spot, AW Spot
KAWASAKI
MOTOMAN

General Programming skills a plus
Visual Basic, C, Assembly, C #, C ++, Pascal, Python, Java, XML/HTML 

Computer skills
MS Office - Advanced skills of MS Excel, SharePoint, Basic knowledge in project management Tools, CSV

Industrial Communication
Configuration, setup, troubleshooting and protocol analysis of the following interfaces:

Ethernet-IP
Produced/Consumed model, CIP messaging, RPI, Generic Ethernet Module, Add-On-Profiles

DeviceNet: Baud rate and effects on network lengths and number of nodes, Routing, critical distances, drop lengths, terminations, etc., Proper bonding and grounding concepts., Using test equipment

ControlNet, Scheduling, Routing, critical distances, drop lengths, terminations, etc.

ProfiNet
Naming, Node limitations, PN/PN, Network testing, Protocol testing

ProfiBus
Naming, Node limitations, DP/DP, Network testing, Protocol testing

Additional skills

Simulation Software - Siemens Process Simulate
Offline Programming on Siemens PS
Auto debug on Siemens PS
Offline Program upload
Maintain strong lines of communication internally and with the customer
Create or modify software files as needed
Work with the simulation department for solutions and to eliminate foreseeable issues
Ability to run a finished assembly line with minimal to no help
Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally

Leadership skills

Leading robot programmers both supervisory and technically
Enforcement of PA procedures
Ability to track and monitor progress (quality and timing)
Maintaining issues list
Customer interfacing
Ability to provide thorough work plans
Follow and enforce design intent
Ability to apply offline programs and virtually commissioned PLC logic
Keeping up communication with engineering
Ability to work in structured and organized manner

Education and Experience:

Community college Diploma or higher, in the field of Automation or Robotics 
Fifteen plus years’ experience in related Robotics Field

Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:

All employees have the responsibility to work in a safe manner and report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner.

Work in compliance with divisional health, safety, and environmental procedures
Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts 
Report defect in any equipment or protective device
Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
Attend all required health, safety, and environmental training
Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running, or rough and boisterous conduct