Application Engineer

KUKA; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KUKA in Michigan seeks an engineer to design and integrate robotic automation solutions using KUKA robots, delivering GUI and software interfaces, hardware integration, and on-site support.

This role requires up to 90% domestic travel and occasional international travel, a BS in EE/CS/ME and 4 years robotics experience; passport and driver’s license are required. Join a team focused on quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer or mechanical engineering with four years of robotic automation experience.

Responsibilities

• Creates customized solutions (GUI, Application software, Hardware Interface) to meet customer requirements.
• Modifies existing hardware/software solutions to accommodate peripheral devices.
• Provides technical direction on assigned projects for defined duration.
• Performs on-site, in-house and remote support of KUKA products as needed.
• Provides effort estimation for project quotes, budgets and timing.
• Completes tasks within defined timelines.
• Ensures engineering compliance with customer specifications.
• Writes application notes with product-specific problem/solution information.
• Extensive domestic travel up to 90% and occasional international travel.
• Promotes teamwork and cooperative effort.
• Adheres to safety requirements and maintains a safe work area.
• Delivers high-quality products and services to customers.
• Contributes to quality improvement processes and the Quality System.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.E.E./B.S.C./B.S.M.E.)

Job description

Designs, modifies, develops and implements engineered solutions for industrial robot/automation systems utilizing KUKA robots and/or product packages. Note: Extensive domestic travel up to 90% and occasional international travel is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The successful candidate may perform other duties as assigned:

• Creates customized solutions (GUI, Application software, Hardware Interface, etc.) in order to meet customer’s process requirements.
• Modifies existing hardware/software solutions to accommodate variability with peripheral devices.
• Provides technical direction on assigned project(s) for defined duration.
• Performs in-house, on-site and/or remote support of KUKA products on an as‑needed basis relative to product/project requirements.
• Provides effort estimation to Engineering Manager based on defined set of requirements for creation of project quotes, budgets and timing.
• Completes assigned tasks within defined timelines.
• Ensures engineering compliance with all customers and/or other pertaining specifications.
• Ensures company awareness to specifications.
• Writes Application Notes containing product specific problem and solution information.
• Extensive domestic travel up to 90% and occasional international travel
• Promotes teamwork and cooperative effort.
• Adheres to Safety requirements and maintains a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area, practices good safety habits, and utilizes appropriate safety equipment.
• Provides customers with the highest quality of products and services.
• Understands and applies appropriate quality improvement processes.
• Adheres to the Quality System and participates in continuous improvement.

Educations and Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.E.E./B.S.C./B.S.M.E.) from four-year college or university and four years related robotic automation experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licences and Certifications

Valid passport and driver’s license are required.

KUKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.