Automation Application Engineer
On-site · Wyoming, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Automation Application Engineer with a focus on designing, proposing, and supporting robotic automation solutions for manufacturing, packaging, material handling, welding, and assembly. Leads pre-sales engineering and system integration, applying industrial robots (FANUC, ABB, UR) and related technologies to develop safe, scalable automation concepts. Works with sales teams and customers to produce technical proposals, feasibility analyses, ROI assessments, and CAD-based layouts; collaborates across mechanical design, controls, fabrication, and assembly; travels regionally to customer sites (10–20%) and ensures compliance with safety standards. Expertise in robot programming, PLC/HMI integration, vision systems, EOAT, CAD, and project estimation; stays current with cobots, machine vision, AI-guided robotics, and Industry 4.0 integration.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 3–8+ years in robotic applications, automation engineering, or related roles
- Hands-on experience with industrial robots (FANUC strongly preferred in the region, plus ABB, UR, etc.)
- Robot programming and simulation (FANUCRoboGuide, ABBRobotStudio, or similar)
- Knowledge of robotic integration with PLC/HMI (Rockwell, Siemens)
- Vision systems and safety circuits
- Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks), Microsoft Office, and project estimation tools
- Understanding of EOAT and automation system architecture
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, customer service orientation, and ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment
- Willingness to travel regionally to customer sites (typically10–20%).
- Experience in packaging machinery, welding automation, material handling, or high-volume manufacturing
- Certifications in robotics (e.g., FANUC) or safety standards
- Background in cobots, machine vision (e.g., Cognex), or offline programming software
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 3–8+ years in robotic applications, automation engineering, or related roles
- Hands-on experience with industrial robots (FANUC strongly preferred, ABB, UR)
- Robot programming and simulation (FANUC RoboGuide, ABB RobotStudio)
- Knowledge of robotic integration with PLC/HMI (Rockwell, Siemens)
- Vision systems and safety circuits
- CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
- Project estimation tools
- Understanding of EOAT and automation system architecture
- Willingness to travel regionally to customer sites (10–20%)
- Experience in packaging machinery, welding automation, material handling, or high-volume manufacturing
- Certifications in robotics (e.g., FANUC) or safety standards
- Background in cobots, machine vision (Cognex), or offline programming software
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
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