Automation Robot Specialist

About the role

The Automation / Robot Specialist is the technical owner of automation performance in manufacturing. The role develops, integrates, optimizes and troubleshoots PLC, robot, vision, motion, safety and industrial communication systems to meet cycle time, throughput, quality and uptime targets. It includes hands-on launch and stabilization support, root-cause analysis of recurring failures, and delivery of reliable systems and documentation to sustainment teams.

Key responsibilities

• Own automation system performance and optimize automated cells daily for cycle time, throughput, quality and uptime.
• Develop, modify, test and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, robot, vision, motion-control, safety and supporting automation programs.
• Optimize robot paths, motion profiles, sequencing, interlocks, alarms and recovery routines safely.
• Use root-cause analysis and corrective action to eliminate chronic equipment and process failures.
• Configure, calibrate and maintain vision systems, sensors, error-proofing devices, servo systems and networked devices.
• Support installation, commissioning, launch and the first 90 days of stabilization with the AMA Lead and plant teams.
• Perform offline programming, reach studies, cycle-time simulation, risk assessment and validation before production.
• Manage program revisions with version control, keep technical documentation, schematics and network diagrams, and train sustainment staff.
• Track performance against cycle-time, labor reduction, repeat-failure elimination and uptime targets.

Required profile

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Robotics, Automation, Electrical Engineering or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• At least five years of hands-on experience programming, integrating, optimizing and troubleshooting industrial automation and robotic systems in manufacturing.
• Preferred certifications: Rockwell ControlLogix, FactoryTalk View, Fanuc handling and iRVision training, Keyence CV-X, Cognex Vision Professional, OSHA 10-Hour and robot-safety training.

Required skills

• Expert Rockwell ControlLogix (Studio 5000) and advanced FactoryTalk View HMI, Kinetix and GuardLogix.
• Expert Fanuc robot programming and offline programming with Roboguide and WinOLPC; collaborative robots.
• Fanuc iRVision, Keyence CV-X and Cognex VisionPro.
• EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus RTU, OPC UA and strong electrical, controls and networking knowledge.
• Git or SVN, Visio; Factory I/O or FlexSim preferred.

What we offer

• Salary of $98,800 - $164,500.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, disability, life and AD&D insurance.
• 401k, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and paid holidays.