3rd Shift Robotics Automation Lead

Wabash; Lafayette (IN); In loco; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Maintenance knowledge

Formazione

Bachelor's degree preferred

Robotics/Electrical or related discipline

Strumenti

Fanuc robots

Kawasaki robots

Descrizione del lavoro

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.