3rd Shift Robotic Automation Engineer

Wabash; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash is seeking an Robotics Automation Engineer to lead and standardize robotics initiatives in our manufacturing sites. You will test new technologies, develop proofs of concept, and deploy robotic applications with cross-functional teams, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating external resources.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and maintenance process development, with hands-on work in robotic systems, PLCs, and preventive maintenance planning at our Lafayette site.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication across organizational levels.
• Proficient data analysis and problem solving.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance processes and reliability.
• 3+ years of experience with Kawasaki and/or Fanuc robots.

Responsibilities

• SME for Fanuc and Kawasaki Robotics, providing engineering, programming, service, training, support and vendor supervision.
• Support the development of Engineering Best Practices and Engineering Standards for robotic application development.
• Participate in cross-functional teams within manufacturing, quality, and other business units when developing new robotic applications.
• Develop capabilities in robotics and PLC programming to effectively troubleshoot design and/or functional issues.
• Support the effective design and deployments of robotic technologies by working in multi-disciplinary teams within manufacturing, quality, and other business units.
• Be a champion for safety, compliance, and quality best practices when delivering robotic applications to manufacturing sites.
• Provide technical mentoring to controls engineers related to the deployment and utilization of robotic technologies, including serving as a Peer Coach to new engineers and technicians.
• Provide oversight of supplier, contract, and site resources in the delivery of robotic applications at manufacturing sites.
• Determine/modify PM plan for robotic equipment.
• Budget for and coordinate vendor work for maintaining robotic equipment
• Provide support on equipment breakdowns.
• Develop improvement initiatives to reduce breakdowns, repair time and/or costs.
• Identify training required to improve craft skill levels based upon data and field observations.
• Refine work content of PPM routines and analyze planned downtime of equipment to develop and improve PPM schedules and methods
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Maintenance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Robotics/Electrical or related discipline

Tools

Fanuc robots

Kawasaki robots

Job description

About the Role

The Robotics Automation Engineer will provide engineering leadership to the manufacturing organization as the subject matter expert. This includes testing new technologies, delivering proof of concepts, specifying robotic applications, establishing robotics engineering best practices and/or standards, and deploying site robotics in partnership with manufacturing resources. This role also includes development of all maintenance processes and equipment including troubleshooting of processes and equipment, optimizing work processes, as well as the planning and improvement of preventive maintenance processes. The selected individual will also assist with coordination of outside contractors as well as train and motivate lower level maintenance staff members (robotic technician(s)).

Your Responsibilities

• SME for Fanuc and Kawasaki Robotics, providing engineering, programming, service, training, support and vendor supervision.
• Support the development of Engineering Best Practices and Engineering Standards for robotic application development.
• Participate in cross-functional teams within manufacturing, quality, and other business units when developing new robotic applications.
• Develop capabilities in robotics and PLC programming to effectively troubleshoot design and/or functional issues.
• Support the effective design and deployments of robotic technologies by working in multi-disciplinary teams within manufacturing, quality, and other business units.
• Be a champion for safety, compliance, and quality best practices when delivering robotic applications to manufacturing sites.
• Provide technical mentoring to controls engineers related to the deployment and utilization of robotic technologies, including serving as a Peer Coach to new engineers and technicians.
• Provide oversight of supplier, contract, and site resources in the delivery of robotic applications at manufacturing sites.
• Determine/modify PM plan for robotic equipment.
• Budget for and coordinate vendor work for maintaining robotic equipment
• Provide support on equipment breakdowns.
• Develop improvement initiatives to reduce breakdowns, repair time and/or costs.
• Identify training required to improve craft skill levels based upon data and field observations.
• Refine work content of PPM routines and analyze planned downtime of equipment to develop and improve PPM schedules and methods
• Other duties as assigned

Let's Talk About Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• College Major Desired: Robotics/Electrical, or related discipline
• 3+ years' experience supporting Kawasaki and/or Fanuc robots.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and provide clarity to all levels within an organization.
• Proficient data analysis skills and ability to solve problems, identify patterns and report relevant data to senior level management.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance processes, machine reliability, repair, and maintenance
• Demonstrated trouble shooting/problem solving experience in an engineering role

Leadership Attributes

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
• Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
• Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
• Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
• Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash

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Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.