Title: Robot Programming LeaderFunctional Area: Commissioning & SiteDescription:The
Robot Programming Leader is responsible for leading a team of robot programming
technicians in programming, troubleshooting and optimizing robotic programs during the
integration and commissioning of industrial automation production systems. The role will lead
a team programming various industrial robots in applications such as Joining, Material
Handling, Vision, and Dispensing and will collaborate with team members of the Commissioning
& Site team and Engineering.
In this role the ideal candidate will act as a network and think innovatively while executingthe following responsibilities:- Lead Robot Programmers to develop robot programs for industrial automation systems,
- Lead Robot Programmers to configure, start-up and debug Robot Network, I/O and Communication,
and the auxiliary robot equipment, - Lead Robot Programmers to validate and debug of robot path programs: Weld, Material Handling,
Maintenance, Tip Dress, - Lead the Robot Programming team to validate and debug of Safety features,
- Guarantee system functionalities respecting cycle-time and product quality,
- Create documentation compliant with the customer commissioning standard,
- Deliver Customer training, and maintenance instructions,
- Train new robot programming resources,
- Direct relationship with the customer on site.
Reports to: Robot Programming SupervisorDo you have what it takes?This role is best suited for a candidate that possess the following qualifications:Knowledge & Skills- Robot programming - Comau, Fanuc, ABB Kuka, and others
- Automation concepts, software and robotic applications
- Manufacturing Production processes
- Electrical drawings and documentation
- Planning robot programming work activities
- Training robot programmers in robotic applications
- Integrated process technologies
- Technical reports creation
Physical Requirements- Flexible body motions, bending, standing, stooping, twisting and turning.
- Able to stand for extended periods of time and maneuver in tight spaces around
machinery. - Use of arms, wrists and hands for twisting, turning, pulling and pushing.
- Climbs and crawls on machinery/platform
- Be able to lift and carry 20 lbs. as needed to move material required for robot
programming.
Qualifications- Education - Associate's degree in Mechatronics, Automation or Electrical Engineering
Technology or applicable certification. - Experience: 3 - 4 years of robot programming experience in Body Assembly, Battery
Assembly, General Assembly, Logistics/Warehouse Automation or Powertrain Assembly
automation systems. - Success leading a team of robot programming technicians at customer's plant.
- Expertise in Robotics applications such as joining technologies (spot welding, mig
welding, laser welding, and adhesive joining systems, etc). - Ability and willingness to travel domestically (80%)