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.
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.
Troubleshoot 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 via 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.
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
Robotic programming expertise required
MS Office Word, Excel, Access proficient
Welding Certificate preferred.
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.