Robotics Engineer Jobs in Fort Wayne, IN (NOW HIRING)

We're glad you're exploring our Engineer II position. We're looking for engineers who enjoy solving hands-on technical problems, working directly with customers, developing physical products, and turning ideas into manufacturable solutions.

At Fort Wayne Metals, we specialize in producing top-quality wires, cables, and assemblies designed to enhance and safeguard lives. Our products are used in everything from our customers' stents and surgical robots to aircraft and automobiles. At our essence, we are thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers, leveraging our knowledge of materials to create customized solutions for our customers.

Join us in our dedication to making a tangible impact through our advanced materials and superior products.

As an Engineer II on our Strands & Cables team, you'll help develop the wire-based components that make minimally invasive surgical devices, implant delivery systems, robotic instruments, and other life-improving technologies possible. Working closely with customers and cross-functional teams, you'll help turn ideas and design requirements into practical, manufacturable solutions by evaluating specifications, solving technical challenges, and guiding projects from concept through production.

This role combines hands-on engineering, problem solving, and customer collaboration. You'll work across operations, quality, and sales to improve products and processes, support new product development, and address manufacturing challenges. You'll also help develop engineering standards, procedures, specifications, and other technical documentation while serving as a resource for both customers and colleagues. Through customer visits, technical discussions, and industry events, you'll help build strong partnerships and drive successful outcomes.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a technical field is required.
• A minimum of 3 years' applicable engineering experience is required.
• An advanced engineering degree may substitute for one year of applicable experience.
• Experience in and high proficiency with a variety of manufacturing methods/technologies such as assembly, machining, forming, stamping, welding, stranding, cabling, braiding and other wire forming technologies preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for production support, process design/refinement and validation of products and processes while complying with the product realization requirements of ISO-13485 and Fort Wayne Metals (FWM) Quality Systems.
• Work closely as and with internal suppliers of wire and cable product inputs to deliver innovative solutions to customers' functional needs.
• Develop tools, protocols, procedures and work instructions to support the production and testing of functional characterization of products.
• Engage with customers to determine the needs, specifications, development options, and support sales in quotes during the development of new products.
• Coordinate with Quality and Process Engineering to submit First Article Inspection Reporting (FAIR) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documents. May include Control Plans, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), and Inspection Plans.
• Document and compile Application Files to capture the development activities and for new products.
• Work with drafted prints and coordinate with Drafting, Tooling, and Rapid Prototype departments for development of new tooling, fixtures and components associated with new product development activities.
• Coordinate the transfer of new products to production, providing appropriate documents, such as Work Instructions, and training to other Process Engineers, Process Technicians, or Operators as needed.
• Work closely with FWM regulatory department to remain current with an appropriate understanding of agency and regulatory requirements, customer products and the competition.
• Review and provide feedback to FWM Customer Service Associates (CSAs) and Product Managers regarding customer specifications utilizing Salesforce.
• Conceptualize new ideas through prototypes.
• Execute Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Develop and guide others on advanced engineering tools for quicker product development.
• Research and evaluate new technologies for use in current and future products. Periodically conduct updates on these topics for the worldwide sales force.
• Provide technical assistance to FWM customers and suppliers through presentations and supplier visits.
• Engage in the internal learning courses, including Wire Institute courses, by preparing presentations and/or presenting.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills Needed

• SME in immediate area of FWM or directly transferrable experience.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be capable of self-checking for completeness and accuracy of work produced.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Project management and execution.
• Critical thinking.
• Detail Oriented.
• Problem solving ability.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Materials knowledge with respect to their focused area of FWM
• Demonstrated strong presentation skills. This includes demonstrated technical presentations to FWM Training courses, monthly refresh meetings, customer calls, community presentations, etc.
• Demonstrated high level of initiative & problem-solving ability.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Fast paced production environment.
• Exposure to Wire drawing and assembly lubes (powders and oils) and other processing aids, oils, powders, acid solutions, soaps, and time spent working around machinery.
• Travel between facilities required. Travel approximately 5% of the time.
• Must be able to access all areas of operation, including the second floor.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Pulling, pushing, squatting intermittently, and standing for long periods of time; sitting at a computer for an extended time, on occasion.

Benefits & Wellness Resources

The health and wellbeing of Fort Wayne Metals is a critical part of our culture. In addition to offering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options to suit your needs, we'd like to share some of the other fundamental resources that make Fort Wayne Metals a premier place to work:

Physical Wellness

• Parkview Wellness Coach
  • Ready to assist with your physical and nutritional wellness needs.
• Gym Facilities
  • 4 onsite gym locations as well as discounts for regional gym facilities
• Health Challenges
  • From pickleball tournaments, sponsored races and sports leagues, to participating in the YMCA's Corporate Challenge, we have a variety of fun ways to stay active.

Mental Wellness

• When You Need to Talk
  • 5 sessions of counseling are available to you and all members of your immediate household at no cost.
• Relaxing Time-Off
  • Qualify for Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay on your first day of employment.

Social Wellness

• Epic Events
  • From TinCaps Night to family days at the zoo, we offer multiple activities throughout the year for employees and their families.
• Employee Resource Group
  • A voluntary, employee-led group formed to bring employees together and centered around a common interest or identity.

Professional Wellness

• Grow Your Career
  • We offer many opportunities to continue your development and growth.
• Performance Feedback
  • Receive regular and constructive feedback from your manager and peers to help you grow and improve.

Financial Wellness

• Annual Profit Sharing & 401k matching
  • Dropping dollars into your 401k. When you contribute 7%, we'll contribute 3.5%.
• Quarterly Bonus
  • When we perform well, everyone benefits! Receive discretionary bonuses each quarter based on company performance.
• Tuition Reimbursement
  • Getting your first degree? Great! Whatever your major, we'll help pick up the tab!
• Your Money Line
  • Employer-provided 1:1 financial guidance, education, & tools - so you can stress less about money and enjoy greater stability & confidence.