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Missile Manufacturing Robotics Engineer Weekend Shift - Troy, Alabama

Troy, AL • On-site

Lockheed Martin Corporation
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

$85K - $158K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


Lockheed Martin rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 400 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Standard Job Description You will be the Senior Manufacturing Robotics Engineer (Weekend Shift) for the Missile Assembly team at Pike County Operations (PCO) in Troy, Alabama. Our team is responsible for creating innovative factory automation / robotic solutions that safely produce complex missile systems. What You Will Be Doing As the Senior Manufacturing Robotics Engineer you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying robotic and industrialautomation solutions that enable highmix, highvalue missile production.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Partner with missile designers, production operations, and stakeholders to design and integrate robotic, conveyor, vision, and control systems. Perform handson integration and commissioning of robots, endofarm tools, and related equipment. Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, procedures, and layouts to maximize quality, safety, and efficiency.

Lead the lifecycle of automated solutions from concept through implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement. Ensure all designs comply with government regulations, company command media, industrial safety standards, and engineering requirements. Why Join Us We are looking for a collaborative, resultsdriven engineer who thrives in a fastmoving, technically demanding environment.

If you enjoy turning cuttingedge ideas into reliable production assets and want to make a tangible impact on missioncritical systems, this role offers the autonomy, resources, and support to excel. We value your expertise and invest in your growth. We are committed to supporting your worklife balance and overall wellbeing, offering flexible scheduling options.

Learn more about LockheedMartin's comprehensive benefits package here. Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Troy. Discover more about our Troy, Alabama location.

Security Clearance Requirement MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN -This position is located at a facility that requiresspecial access. The selected candidate must possess an active Interim-Secretclearance to start

Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, Physics, or other related discipline with 5 years of professional experience integrating and supporting factory automation and robotics for industrial use. Must be willing and able to work weekend shift schedule Friday, Saturday, Sunday 0430 to 1730. Must be a U.S

Citizen with the ability to obtain and retain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance. Lockheed Martin will assist selected candidate with obtaining at least an Interim Secret Clearance prior to starting

Must be able to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ("ATF") background investigation to obtain "employee possessor" approval (of explosives or other ATF-regulated items) as defined by ATF regulations. Failure to obtain and retain employee possessor status may result in revocation of an offer and loss of employment. Desired Skills Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and/or specifications.

Daily experience supporting various robotic applications (collaborative, material removal/finishing, material handling, and painting). Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) programmable logic controllers (PLC) SLC 500 & ControlLogix5000, Ladder Logic, FANUC robotics and controls. Proven project management skills of various automation and robotic projects from concept through final commissioning in a manufacturing factory environment.

Experience integrating machinevision systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence) and sensor suites (force/torque, proximity, RFID) into robotic cells for quality inspection and adaptive control. Knowledge of Ethernet/IP for integrating robots and PLCs into IIoT. Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen principles to robotic line optimization, downtime reduction, and throughput enhancement

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition

Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability

Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics. For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays.

Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.


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As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bethesda, MD, US

Year founded

1912