Robotic Programmer

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric's innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential 'Linc' that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company's website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.

Location: Bettendorf

Req ID: 29656

Position Summary

A Robotic Programmer works with the engineering and integration teams at Lincoln Electric Automation by preparing automation systems to customer order specifications. This includes working with the customer on application or process development, programming structures and system functionality. Applications include, but are not limited to assembly, grinding, machine tending, material handling and welding.

Responsibilities

• Take initiative to meet challenging project timelines and hour budgets;
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and projects to include commitment of travel for project success;
• Coordinate front-end reach reviews to ensure success of robotic application;
• Coordinate, implement and verify off-line programming efforts and online implementation of programming;
• Work with Controls Engineers and Application Engineers to ensure full functionality of the system;
• Assist in field start-up and customer training when necessary;
• Uphold company quality objectives and play an active role in reaching continuous improvement objectives;
• Installation and configuration of appropriate hardware and software options;
• Assist in the integration, start-up and debugging of plant floor equipment;
• Ability to improve cycle time and throughput by adjusting robot path or functions;
• Willingness to travel as required; and
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Experience / Skills

• High attention to detail and quality;
• Ability to plan and execute daily and weekly scheduled tasks;
• Ability to keep work area clean and organized;
• Aptitude for providing directions to peers within the department;
• Excellent team player with organizational and time management skills;
• Safely operate fork trucks and overhead cranes;
• Ability to read and interpret weld symbols;
• Skill in the use of computers, specifically a PC, Windows-based operating environment;
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports;
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations; and
• Commitment to company values

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.