Robot Automation Engineer - Swift Placement & Consulting

Automation Engineering Lead

** Major Machine Tool Builder**

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Fanuc robot programming on automation systems projects
• Create robot program based on customer specific process requirements
• Develop robot programs written in both TPP and KAREL, using ROBOGUIDE
• Write and implement cell PLC programming based on application. Allen Bradley or Automation Direct preferred
• Customize and integrate vision products to meet specific customer requirements
• Lead and direct field installation efforts at customer site
• Develop customer training and cell documentation
• Conduct customer specific training classes after acceptance.
• Provide input on EOAT selection and gripper designs
• Validate by simulation robot paths and orientations work within defined space
• Support sales and quoting efforts as required
• Supervise and train entry-level Engineers
• Some in state overnight travel is required

Ideal candidate will have the following experience and education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field, including 2 years equivalent relevant experience OR Associate’s Degree in related engineering field with minimum 5 years of robot programming experience in machine and peripheral device tending
• Robot and machine vision application experience
• Electrical and mechanical debug experience
• Extensive PLC programming experience and related mechanical peripherals - Allen Bradley or Automation Direct preferred
• Ability to read electrical/mechanical prints
• Windows, Visual.NET, Database development knowledge (SQL) programming knowledge

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