Automation Robotics Specialist

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Summary

The Automation / Robot Specialist serves as the technical owner of automation performance within manufacturing operations. This position develops integrates optimizes and troubleshoots PLC robot vision motion safety and industrial communication systems to achieve target cycle time throughput quality and uptime. The specialist provides hands-on launch and stabilization support applies structured root-cause analysis to eliminate recurring failures and delivers reliable systems and documentation to sustainment teams.

Responsibilities

• Own automation system performance and conduct daily optimization of automated cells to improve cycle time throughput quality and equipment uptime.

• Develop modify test and troubleshoot PLC HMI robot vision motion-control safety and supporting automation programs.

• Optimize robot paths motion profiles process sequencing interlocks alarms and recovery routines while maintaining safe operation.

• Use structured root-cause analysis and corrective action to permanently eliminate chronic equipment and process failures.

• Configure calibrate validate and maintain vision systems sensors error-proofing devices servo systems and networked industrial devices.

• Support equipment installation commissioning launch and the first 90 days of stabilization in partnership with the AMA Lead and cross-functional plant teams.

• Perform offline programming reach studies cycle-time simulation risk assessment and system validation before production implementation.

• Manage program revisions through formal backup and version-control practices and maintain clear technical documentation schematics and network diagrams.

• Train sustainment personnel and complete a stable handoff after launch including known issues recovery procedures validated backups and performance status.

• Track performance against cycle-time achievement direct-labor reduction repeat-failure elimination and stabilization-phase uptime targets.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Associates orBachelors degree in Engineering Technology Robotics Automation Electrical Engineering or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

• At least five years of hands-on experience programming integrating optimizing and troubleshooting industrial automation and robotic systems in a manufacturing environment.

PLC HMI Motion and Safety Controls

• Expert-level capability with Rockwell Automation ControlLogix and Studio 5000 including Ladder Logic Structured Text Function Block Diagrams sequencing state machines error handling data manipulation and online/offline edits.

• Advanced experience with FactoryTalk View HMI development alarm configuration trendingRSLinxcommunications Add-On Instructions produced/consumed tagsKinetixmotion control andGuardLogixsafety programming.

Industrial Robotics and Offline Programming

• Expert-level Fanuc robot programming and integration including TP programming motion commands I/O and conditional logic macros KAREL path optimization mastering and calibration.

• Experience with FanucRoboguideandWinOLPCfor offline programming reach analysis cycle-time simulation calibration and system validation.

• Experience with Fanuc force sensing synchronized motion and CR-series collaborative robots including safety zones hand guiding speed and separation monitoring workspace design and risk assessment.

Machine Vision and Error Proofing

• Experience configuring FanuciRVision2D/3D applications including part location offsets calibration and robot-guidance integration.

• Advanced experience with Keyence CV-X and Cognex In-Sight/VisionProsystems including lighting calibration edge detection pattern matching OCR blob analysis geometric tools multi-camera synchronization false-reject reduction and job validation.

Industrial Networks and System Integration

• Proficiency withEtherNet/IP explicit messaging implicit I/O and scanner configuration.

• Working knowledge ofProfinet Profibus RS-232 Modbus RTU and OPC UA for multi-vendor and Industry 4.0 integration.

• Strong electrical controls and networking knowledge to diagnose communication device and system-integration failures.

Troubleshooting and Production Support

• Strong analytical and structured troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex automation failures under production and launch conditions.

• Ability to analyze interacting electrical controls robotics vision motion and network systems and implement sustainable corrective actions.

Engineering Software Documentation and Version Control

• Proficiency with Git or SVN for automation program management and revision control.

• Proficiency with Visio for electrical schematics and industrial network diagrams.

• Experience with Factory I/O orFlexSimis preferred.

Required Certifications and Training

Current or previously completed training in the following areas is expected; equivalent documented training or demonstrated proficiency may be accepted:

• Rockwell ControlLogix System Fundamentals (CCP146) Advanced Programming usingRSLogix5000 (CCP299) and FactoryTalk View Site Edition (CCP143).

• Fanuc Handling Tool OperationsHandlingPROiRVisionOperations and Programming and Collaborative Robot Operations for CR-series robots.

• Keyence CV-X training; Cognex Certified Vision Professional certification is preferred.

• OSHA 10-Hour and robot-safety training aligned with RIA R15.06 or ISO 10218.