Robotics Engineer
On-siteLake Orion, Michigan, United States
Lake Orion, Michigan, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelAccounting ServicesSmall
Full TimeSenior LevelSmallAccounting Services
Job Summary
Program, configure, commission, and optimize FANUC and KUKA robotic systems for automotive manufacturing projects, including TCP setup, safety configuration, and I/O integration. Lead robotics projects from design through customer acceptance while developing offline programs and validating vision systems. Troubleshoot equipment during startup and production support, optimizing cycle times and system performance. Provide technical leadership across controls teams and customers. Requires 7+ years of robotics experience with 35–50% travel throughout North America.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years programming and integrating industrial robotic systems
- Minimum 5 years commissioning robotic systems from blank controller through production launch
- Expert-level FANUC Robotics
- Expert-level KUKA Robotics
- Experience with one or more of the following: Material Handling, Spot Welding, Arc Welding, Laser Welding, Adhesive Dispensing, Urethane Dispensing, Sealer Applications, Paint Applications
- Robot commissioning and startup
- TCPs and User Frames
- Robot safety systems
- Robot I/O and industrial communications
- External axis integration
- Offline programming
- Robotic simulation development
- FANUC RoboGuide
- KUKA WorkVisual
- FANUC 3D Vision (3DV)
- PhotoNeo vision systems
- Third-party vision integration
- Robot process optimization
- Cycle time reduction
- BMW TMO standards
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred
- Associate Degree with equivalent robotics experience will also be considered
- Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred
- Experience leading robotics projects and supporting large-scale automation launches
- Strong customer communication and technical leadership skills
- Travel: 35–50% throughout North America
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