Robot / Automation Engineer

The Robot / Automation Engineer supports the programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, and optimization of robotic and automated manufacturing systems. The role requires strong hands-on experience with ABB welding robots, ABB RAPID programming, robotic welding processes, and industrial electrical systems, while supporting production and continuous improvement activities.

• Experience programming ABB welding robots is required. Candidates must be able to create, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize ABB RAPID programs for robotic welding applications.
• Experience troubleshooting robotic welding systems, weld schedules, torch calibration, touch sensing, seam tracking, and production support.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve robot, electrical, mechanical, and process-related issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, schematics, and troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience programming and supporting ABB robotic paint systems.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) PLCs, including Studio 5000/RSLogix, HMI, VFDs, servo motion, and industrial Ethernet networks.
• Experience with industrial controls, I/O systems, safety circuits, and field devices.
• Knowledge of robotic vision systems, seam tracking, and automation integration.
• Experience commissioning new equipment and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Requirement:

• Hands-on ABB welding robot programming experience is mandatory.
• Experience with ABB paint robots and Rockwell PLC/controls is highly desired and will be considered a strong advantage.

Skills:

• ABB Welding Robot Programming & Troubleshooting
• Allen-Bradley PLC

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Create, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize ABB RAPID programs for robotic welding applications.
• Troubleshoot robotic welding systems, including weld schedules, torch calibration, touch sensing, and seam tracking.
• Diagnose and resolve robot, electrical, mechanical, and process-related issues.
• Support production teams with robotic system troubleshooting and technical problem resolution.
• Interpret and troubleshoot industrial electrical schematics and control systems.
• Support programming and troubleshooting of ABB robotic paint systems, where applicable.
• Work with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs, HMI, VFDs, servo motion, and industrial Ethernet systems.
• Support industrial controls, I/O systems, safety circuits, and field devices.
• Assist with robotic vision systems, seam tracking, and automation integration.
• Participate in equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and production ramp-up.
• Identify opportunities for automation improvement, equipment optimization, and productivity enhancement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and improve equipment reliability and performance.