Robotics Engineer, Body in White, Fremont Central Manufacturing Engineering

The Sr. Robotics Engineer position, reporting to Controls Engineering Manager, is at our Fremont Factory location. This role's main responsibility is to handle all controls and robotics topics and issues within Body in White. The successful candidate will have extensive theoretical and hands-on experience in all facets of automated welding shop related equipment, as well as experience managing new product introductions, equipment projects (new installations) and process optimization, upgrades & modifications.

Additionally, they are expected to be hands-on on the shop floor when needed.

• Responsible for designing, selecting, managing, programming, and commissioning of automation equipment
• Responsible for implementing and managing continuous process optimization including the addition of advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity and reduce overall waste
• Overall responsibility for all robotics-related activities in the shop. Leading and assisting production in all robotics related topics and issues
• Support and aid maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures
• Develop & maintain proper documentation of all electrical equipment and associated procedures, making updates as required by modifications
• Identify weak areas of the production systems using root cause analysis and first principles thinking and implement effective countermeasures using all available means
• Implement and maintain quality control methods including poke yokes, data tracking systems, part recognition and problem reporting
• Optimization and improvement of human machine interfaces, and SCADA systems and MES interfaces for the Body in White organization
• Creation and improvements of equipment safety standards, and the implementation of those standards into the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and qualification inspections; Understand and program using several different programming styles, including ladder logic, structured text
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of professional Robotics experience in automotive industry
• 5+ years of advanced robotics programming knowledge on Kuka, Fanuc, or equivalent robotics in a professional environment
• Excellent PLC programing skills with Rockwell, Siemens, or equivalent
• HMI programming experience – Ignition, AB Factory talk or equivalent
• Robotic safety programing including Kuka Safe, DCS
• Proven project management experience
• Proficient in CAD working with electrical diagrams and prints
• Great problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
• Proven interpersonal skills and ability to objectively resolve conflict within a large group; strong communication skills, both verbal and written; Able to work flexible hours and schedules