Robotics Engineer at Insight Global in Reno, Nevada

Job Description:

This role is a 6-Month Contract-to-Hire position that will lead to full-time conversion once contract length is satisfied. We are seeking a dedicated Robotics Engineer to join our team here in Sparks, NV with a focus in streamlining automated conveyance/storage solutions in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities:

• Create simulations, offline programs using Roboguide/Process Simulate.
• Improve labor efficiency, optimize space utilization.
• Design end-of-arm tools for robots, enhance reliability, reduce waste.
• Design safety concept for robot cell and specify equipment
• Specify equipment, lead design phase, manage suppliers.
• Implement robotic cells for material flow, design/select robotic systems.
• Advance robot programming (DCS, iRVision), custom application code development.
• Manage internal/contractor projects, maintain proper documentation.
• Collaborate with 3rd parties, develop analytical models.
• Provide cost estimates, budget requests, technical project management.
• Oversee on-site activities, validate equipment/systems.
• Support troubleshooting, ensure smooth handoff to operations.
• Communicate/collaborate with vendors, internal teams.

Requirements:

• BS in mechatronics engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3-5+ years extensive experience Robotic programming and applications.
• Excellent robotic high level and background programming skills on Fanuc (preferred), Yaskawa, KUKA, or equivalent brands.
• Hands on experience commissioning and programming industrial robots
• Robotic mechanical and electrical trouble shooting skills.
• Experience with Robot simulation packages as well as off-line programing using Robguide or Process Simulate.
• Virtual commissioning experience of a robotics system is a plus.
• Knowledge on programming languages such as Python, Java, C, C++, HTML, ROS
• Experience in Material handling or Automotive industries is a plus.
• Good overall people management skills.
• Proficient in CAD, Solidworks preferred.
• PLC programming knowledge is a plus.
• A passion to work on mechanical automation equipment, robots, design of electromechanical systems, PLCs, motion controls and navigation Systems.
• Ability to lead a project from concept through detailed design to implementation and hand-over while working in a close-knit, team environment.
• Must understand the integration of equipment design into existing or new systems.
• Must possess knowledge of moving mechanism and machine design, component part design, and machined part processes.

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