Robotics Analyst Jobs in Butlerville, IN (NOW HIRING)

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The Robotics Lead Technician is responsible for programming robot weld machines and other programmable equipment. Provides the technical expertise required for integration, programming, assistance and service of robotic cells, including planning/writing of programming code as necessary, to ensure the end product meets functional goals expected of the product on required schedules. This position reports to the Sr. Manufacturing Engineer Weld/Paint.

You will be part of a cross-functional team that includes Production, Maintenance, Quality, Tooling, Engineering, and Project Management. Together, you'll work to optimize manufacturing processes, solve technical challenges, improve product quality, reduce downtime, and successfully launch new products and technologies. Your expertise in robotics and automation will play a key role in keeping operations running safely, efficiently, and reliably.

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (Part-Time will be prorated based on the hours you work)
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Programming robotic welders (Motoman, Cincinnati Milacron)
• Set up PLC and robot communications on new and old equipment.
• Understand weld quality.
• Troubleshoot and remedy weld defects, wire feeders, weld power sources, welding torches, etc.
• Debug robotics programs.
• Provide technical support for robotic systems.
• Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems.
• Create back up of robot programs or parameters.
• Analyze and improve robot programs and move to improve efficiency.
• Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements.
• Set up/program/conduct tests for process improvement and new products.
• Provide technical assistance to production supervisors, industrial engineers, and project managers.
• Trains others when changes in equipment or programs.
• Involvement in the successful launch of new products and technology.
• Responsible for the monitoring and improving the manufacturing process, working with production, tooling, maintenance, quality to enhance throughput, quality, up-time, and reducing costs.
• Troubleshoot including but not limited to mechanical, electrical controls, hydraulic, pneumatic, robotics, vision, PLCs, tooling.
• Implement permanent corrective actions based on troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Process development and documentation of manufacturing work instructions
• Evaluate downtime situations for root cause and suggest/implement improvements
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

• Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent 2-year college or technical school offering specialized robotic training preferred.
• Electrical tech, PLC Programming knowledge required
• Minimum 2 years Robotic Welding Programming experience required including robot interface, programming, or peripheral equipment integration/operation.
• 2-5 years workable knowledge of MRC (Motoman) and Milacron knowledge required
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic weld parameters and torch angles.
• Must have ability to program, startup, troubleshoot and repair robots, with an emphasis on programming.
• Robot and PLC interface code development and debug experience.
• Understand communication between PLC and robot integration.
• Reading and working from blueprints, programming and editing complex weldments, operating a highly technical robot, and work with select weld processes
• Demonstrated knowledge of welding methods, programming logic, weld parameters, and highly technical equipment.
• Should be literate in computer skills using Windows, MSOffice and AutoCad.
• Customer Focus – solicits and uses feedback for continuous improvement. Strives for quality and excellence.
• Accountability – takes a no excuses approach to making things happen. Takes responsibility for own actions and results.
• Teamwork – Actively assists to move the team toward the completion of goals
• Communication Skills – Effectively expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form.
• Collaboration - Establishes collaborative relationships to achieve objectives.
• Work is performed indoors in a heated modern factory space. Ambient working temperature may range from 55 F – 90 F, depending on season. Work area is clean and free from wet, slippery conditions.
• Employee required to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection and gloves
• Potential hazards may include working with moving parts (machines guarded per OSHA rules), nip points, material handling, sharp edges on stock, flying particles, sparks, heat, welding fumes, arc rays/light, electrical, lifting and moderate noise exposure (70-90 db).

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We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $64,000 - $88,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

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