Robotics Test & Reliability Engineer

Kawasaki Robotics (UK) Ltd

San Jose, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, AutoCAD, C++ Programming Language, Communication Skills, Computer Firmware, Computer Skills, Corrective Action, Creo Elements/Pro, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Engineering Drawing, Functional Testing, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Laboratory Techniques, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, MATLAB, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Multitasking, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Regression Testing, Reliability Engineering, Reliability Testing, Robotics, Root Cause Analysis, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Semiconductors, Software Engineering, SolidWorks, Systems Engineering, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Automation, Test Data, Test Equipment, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Scripts, Testing, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
San Jose, CA
POSTED
6 days ago

There will be no Visa sponsorship available at this time. Candidates must be able to work for any US employer.

Responsibilities:

  • Enhances robot performance by tuning controls systems
  • Generates reliability test plans and executes them
  • Conducts functional and reliability testing on single and multi-link robots and controllers
  • Performs firmware regression testing, identifies technical issues, and works with software engineering to resolve
  • Designs, fabricates, validates, qualifies, and sets up test equipment, jigs and fixtures
  • Creates test scripts to automate test conditions
  • Collects test data, performs analysis, and presents findings
  • Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical failures and malfunctions and reports findings
  • Investigates product failures, determines root cause, generates containment, plans and implements corrective actions
  • Initiates CIPs and process improvement projects and completes them in alignment with org. vision
  • Implements/maintains 5S methodologies and lean practices in the lab
  • Performs other tasks/duties as needed/assigned

Required Skills:

  • Understanding of mechanical systems and general engineering concepts
  • Understanding of quality concepts and principles
  • Basic skills in scripting and programming in Python, C++, or Matlab
  • Proficient with instrumentation and computer tools for data collection (serial data loggers)
  • Must be able to multi-task, adapt to change, and work within a team
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
  • Must be able to interpret engineering drawings and specifications

Preferred skills:

  • Basic understanding of mechatronics
  • Background in robotics and/or semiconductor equipment
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Laser Tracker operation
  • Solidworks/AutoCAD/Pro-E/NX
  • Strength to lift up to 50 pounds

Experience: Must have completed college course work in Intro to Circuit Analysis, Mechatronics Systems Design, Applied Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Engineering Design and Finite Element Methods. Experience can be gained concurrently. Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience.

Education: Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering or Robotic Engineering

Travel: Must be willing and able to travel domestically/internationally 3-5% of the time

About the Company

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Kawasaki Robotics (UK) Ltd