Specialist - Plant Engineering (Weld) Robotics

Position Summary:

Coordinates, monitors, and performs specialized technical processes and related functions directly related to welding and robotics activities in the Plant Engineering & Maintenance Department in an automotive manufacturing environment to meet and exceed company goals and objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Create back-ups of robot programs or parameters.
• Document robotic application development, maintenance, or changes. 
• Integrate robotics with peripherals, such as welders, controllers, or other equipment.
• Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems.
• Plan mobile robot paths and teach path plans to robots.
• Provide technical support for robotic systems.
• Debug robotics programs.
• Conduct research on robotic technology to create new robotic system capabilities.
• Develop, coordinate, and lead activities in the maintenance of all mechanical equipment in the weld department.
• Generate, analyze, and develop countermeasures for downtime incidents.
• Provide technical direction and support to identify and troubleshoot problems, propose countermeasures; resolve issues.
• Develop preventative maintenance plan in the SAP system.
• Maintain spare parts for mechanical equipment within the SAP system.
• Design new installation as needed for replacement equipment.
• Monitor contractor work for quality assurance.
• Provide technical training and advice to Team Members as needed.
• Support and/or lead continuous improvement activities.
• Develop, document, and provide technical presentations.
• Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.
• Meet all other requirements as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent preferred

Related Experience

• 0 – 10 years of job related experience preferred
• 3 – 5 years in manufacturing environment preferred

Skills / Knowledge

• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS Access
• SAP desired

Additional Information:

Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign). Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.