ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Your Skills & Abilities:( Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in any Automotive companies or Software Companies with Automation background.
• In depth Knowledge of FANUC Robots – Hardware, Software, Programming and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge on Robotic applications like spot-welding, arc-welding, dispensing, roller hemming etc.
• Knowledge of Karel Programming for FANUC Robotic Systems.
• Knowledge of Vision Hardware and software (i.e. Photoneo and Keyence Applications).
• Knowledge of Machine Vision hardware/software (Matrox).
• Knowledge with vision guided Robot Applications (i.e. INOS, Perceptron, Fanuc Vision).
• Background on control systems and/or control systems in automotive assembly plants.
• Familiar with PLC hardware and software (Rockwell preferable), HMI (Siemens preferable), Drives, Networks.
• Be able to read Electrical/mechanical drawings, layout and have design capabilities.
• Ability to understand electrical and electronic requirements for mechanical equipment’s
• Robot interface with other equipment (PLC, Line Controller, Other Machines etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex issues
• Analytical ability and creativity to solve unusual and difficult problems.
• Ability to work with intercultural, multi-disciplinary & remote teams to achieve functional goals.
• Strong ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Strong follow up to handle multitasking.
• Flexibility to change quickly from one assignment to another as priorities change.
• Understanding of manufacturing and tooling processes required.
• Quick Learning & functional expertise.
• Project management and site execution skills
• Ability to organize, plan, prioritize and execute projects with a keen attention to details.
• Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time or higher based on business needs

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) :

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 7+ Years of experience in in any Automotive companies or Software Companies with Automation background.
• Body Shop Assembly Process experience
• 2+ years of experience of Vision Hardware and software (i.e. Photoneo and Keyence Applications).
• 2+ years of experience of Machine Vision hardware/software (Matrox).
• 2+ years of experience with vision guided Robot Applications (i.e. INOS, Perceptron, Fanuc Vision).
• Experience on Siemens HMI will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of interface to upper-level systems.
• Basic Knowledge on programming skills such as XML, C#, J Script, VBA, Python etc.
• Experience with Robot simulation studies and experience on Robot simulation software will be an added advantage.
• Ability to understand legacy equipment & propose solutions in case of upgrades

THE ROLE:

Our team is looking for an experienced Automation (Robotics and Vision) Engineer to have the opportunity to work in a team environment to continuously improve production equipment and processes utilizing the latest automation control technology. Candidates must be capable of performing in a highly technical Global Robotics, Vision and Controls environment assigned to Body Shop.
Candidates will help troubleshoot equipment issues and manage small to medium sized projects on a wide variety of equipment that progresses the organization to the next level of manufacturing effectiveness.
Arlington Assembly Plant is a 3 Shifts/6 days Production operation Plant; candidates for this position will be required to rotate between first, second, and third shift on a periodic basis and availability to support weekend work activities based on area specific needs (including support during scheduled Holiday downtime).

WHAT YOU’LL DO: (RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Enforces safe work practices as the highest priority.
• Responsible for robotics and vision engineering & electrical support (robotics and vision modifications and continuous improvement of production processes).
• Investigates systems and equipment problems and provides technical input in problem resolution. (Practical Problem Solving and Root Cause analysis).
• Provides technical support, direction, and training to Maintenance Personnel/Skilled Trades within the organization.
• Actively participate in the Bodyshop projects from the corporate office:
• Provide direction from the plant related to project scope, issues, risks and schedule.
• Handle issues to closure.
• Suggest improvements to reduce on-floor execution and down time.
• Guide and approve hardware and software designs done by suppliers.
• Guide and approve robot simulations and vision analysis done by suppliers.
• Communicate project status and ensures all plant internal customers are aware of progress through project meetings, status reports and reviews.
• Represent plant during buyoff at supplier’s site.
• For Bodyshop internal projects:
• Responsible for in-house engineering of hardware designs, software designs, emulation, integration and commissioning.
• Coordinate project timing schedule, design deliverables and safety aspects with Bodyshop and Plant team.
• Coordinate installation, tests and startup of internal projects.

Your Skills & Abilities:( Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in any Automotive companies or Software Companies with Automation background.
• In depth Knowledge of FANUC Robots – Hardware, Software, Programming and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge on Robotic applications like spot-welding, arc-welding, dispensing, roller hemming etc.
• Knowledge of Karel Programming for FANUC Robotic Systems.
• Knowledge of Vision Hardware and software (i.e. Photoneo and Keyence Applications).
• Knowledge of Machine Vision hardware/software (Matrox).
• Knowledge with vision guided Robot Applications (i.e. INOS, Perceptron, Fanuc Vision).
• Background on control systems and/or control systems in automotive assembly plants.
• Familiar with PLC hardware and software (Rockwell preferable), HMI (Siemens preferable), Drives, Networks.
• Be able to read Electrical/mechanical drawings, layout and have design capabilities.
• Ability to understand electrical and electronic requirements for mechanical equipment’s
• Robot interface with other equipment (PLC, Line Controller, Other Machines etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex issues
• Analytical ability and creativity to solve unusual and difficult problems.
• Ability to work with intercultural, multi-disciplinary & remote teams to achieve functional goals.
• Strong ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Strong follow up to handle multitasking.
• Flexibility to change quickly from one assignment to another as priorities change.
• Understanding of manufacturing and tooling processes required.
• Quick Learning & functional expertise.
• Project management and site execution skills
• Ability to organize, plan, prioritize and execute projects with a keen attention to details.
• Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time or higher based on business needs.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) :

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 7+ Years of experience in in any Automotive companies or Software Companies with Automation background.
• Body Shop Assembly Process experience
• 2+ years of experience of Vision Hardware and software (i.e. Photoneo and Keyence Applications).
• 2+ years of experience of Machine Vision hardware/software (Matrox).
• 2+ years of experience with vision guided Robot Applications (i.e. INOS, Perceptron, Fanuc Vision).
• Experience on Siemens HMI will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of interface to upper-level systems.
• Basic Knowledge on programming skills such as XML, C#, J Script, VBA, Python etc.
• Experience with Robot simulation studies and experience on Robot simulation software will be an added advantage.
• Ability to understand legacy equipment & propose solutions in case of upgrades.