Robotic Installation Engineer

Maxion Automation; Ranjangoan; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxion Automation is seeking a skilled Robot Programming & Commissioning specialist to design, program and commission industrial robots across diverse automation projects. You will teach robots, optimize cycles, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, reliable live operation.

Responsibilities include configuring robot tools, frames and I/O, interfacing with PLCs and sensors, and supporting FAT/SAT and site installations. Extensive travel to customer sites will be required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with at least one industrial robot platform.
• Good understanding of robot programming and teaching.
• Ability to set up tools, frames, payloads and work coordinates.
• Read and understand electrical/automation drawings.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Program and teach industrial robots for automation applications.
• Develop robot programs for Pick & Place, Machine Tending, Material Handling, Die Casting, Pouring, Extraction, Deburring, Degating, Trimming and Handling.
• Perform robot teaching, jogging, cycle-time optimization and safety improvements.
• Set robot positions, frames, tools, payloads and work coordinates.
• Optimize robot paths to meet cycle time, accuracy and safety requirements.
• Conduct robot dry-run, trial production and commissioning.
• Travel to customer locations for installation, commissioning and production support.

Skills

Robot programming

Teaching robots

Cycle-time optimization

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Reading electrical drawings

Tools

FANUC

ABB

KUKA

Yaskawa

Job description

Robot Programming & Commissioning

• Program and teach industrial robots for various automation applications.
• Develop robot programs for Pick & Place, Machine Tending, Material Handling, Die Casting, Pouring, Extraction, Deburring, Degating, Trimming and Handling applications.
• Perform robot teaching, jogging, point optimization and cycle-time improvement.
• Set robot positions, frames, tools, payloads and work coordinates.
• Optimize robot paths to achieve required cycle time, accuracy and safety.
• Conduct robot dry-run, trial production and final commissioning.

PLC & Automation Integration

• Interface robots with PLC, HMI, sensors, safety circuits, VFDs and other automation equipment.
• Understand basic PLC logic and I/O interfacing.
• Troubleshoot communication and I/O-related issues between robot and PLC.
• Work with electrical and mechanical teams during automation integration.

Project Execution

• Understand customer requirements and automation process flow.
• Participate in machine assembly, robot integration and testing.
• Support FAT, SAT, installation and commissioning activities.
• Conduct trials using actual components and optimize the complete robotic cycle.
• Prepare robot backup, program documentation and commissioning reports.
• Coordinate with project, mechanical, electrical and controls engineers.

Customer Site Support

• Travel to customer locations for installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and production support.
• Provide technical support during production trials.
• Identify root causes of robotic/process-related problems and implement corrective actions.
• Train customer operators and maintenance personnel on basic robot operation and troubleshooting.

Required Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with at least one industrial robot platform:
  • FANUC
  • ABB
  • KUKA
  • Yaskawa
• Good understanding of:
  • Robot programming & teaching
  • Tool/Frame setup
  • Robot I/O
  • Payload configuration
  • Robot safety
  • Interlocks
  • Cycle-time optimization
  • Robot troubleshooting
• Basic understanding of PLC, HMI, sensors, pneumatic systems and electrical controls.
• Ability to read and understand electrical/automation drawings.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of industrial automation and manufacturing processes.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following applications will be preferred:

• Aluminium Die Casting Automation
• HPDC / LPDC / GDC Automation
• Robotic Pouring
• Casting Extraction
• Degating & Runner Cutting
• Deburring / Fettling
• Decoring
• CNC Machine Tending
• Robotic Material Handling
• Pick & Place
• Press Loading / Unloading
• Foundry Automation
• Vision-based Robotic Applications