Robotics Engineer

The Robotic Application Engineer develops the design of very complex systems that integrate hardware and software; develops material specification, schematic preparation and appropriate follow-up; creates recommendations for ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvement in customer satisfaction. Guides very complex technical interchange and knowledge transfer for both processes and application of products to system design. Performs advanced areas of work for the professional field. Displays a high level of critical thinking in bringing successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and/or cross-functional problems.

• Primary equipment focus will be to help manage and coordinate the design of robotic & vision work cells incorporating various types of material handling systems.
• Provide detailed new equipment and acceptance testing specifications when required to support the procurement of new tools or improvement of existing tools.
• Drive all activities related to ensuring new equipment is built to specification.
• Thoroughly characterize and document the base line performance and capability of each system and drive actions to maintain system performance to the documented base line.
• Provide technical support for electrical controls, robot programming, vision inspection and automation. Assist in writing and maintaining effective maintenance specifications.
• Create training materials as well as conduct training of support personnel as required.

Special Skills:

• Identify necessary tasks, identify possible hazards, determine risk reduction requirements, reason possible solutions to reduce risk, validate proposed solutions and document the risk assessment per ANSI/RIA R15.06:2012 Robot Safety Standard, ISO 10218-1:2011, and ISO 10218-2:2011
• Experienced in tuning, calibrating, and repairing electro-mechanical transport systems (i.e. - conveyor type drives).
• Experienced in setting up and maintaining robotic handling/transfer systems.
• Able to create schematics and troubleshoot to component level.
• Working knowledge of test equipment and calibration standards.
• Design, develop, commission and troubleshoot all electrical and software aspects of Industrial Robotics Applications.
• Direct and coordinate manufacturing, installation, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
• Perform and supervise installation and commissioning including oversight of contractors and partners.
• Inspect completed installations and observe operations, to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
• Develop and maintain good customer relations and provide technical support.
• Cooperation with other departments as well as other divisions.
• Proficient in using CAD software AutoCAD (EPlan a plus).
• Design experience and knowledge of Fanuc, ABB and/or Motoman controllers.
• Knowledge of 3D robotics simulation software suites such as Roboguide (Delmia, RobCad, and Visual Components a plus)
• Design of electrical and communications robotic interfaces in the context of a robotic work cell.
• Experience and working knowledge of Fanuc, ABB or Motoman robotic controllers, including programming and teaching.
• Experience integrating system components and equipment in context of a robotic work cell.
• Networking design and commissioning experience with Ethernet (including EthernetIP), DeviceNet, ProfiNet and Profibus.
• Must be familiar with EOAT design, programming and operation. Capable of assisting in the design of new EOAT.

• Interesting and challenging work in a team of professionals
• Career opportunities and personal development in a fast-growing company
• An international environment where curiosity and initiative are valued
• Supplementary health insurance, additional pension contributions, travel insurance etc.