Automation Engineer

Akkodis; Michigan; On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical insurance

Job summary

Akkodis is recruiting for an Automation Robotics Engineer in Comstock Park, MI. This onsite role offers a salary between $125k and $150k annually and requires direct-hire placement with travel up to 50% in North America.

The candidate will develop robot applications with Fanuc TP/Karel, validate offline programs, and integrate Fanuc controllers with PLCs. Strong safety, networking, and mentoring skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Fanuc certifications are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write robot application code from scratch using Fanuc TP and Karel.
• Build, test, and validate offline robotic programs and simulations with Roboguide.
• Configure User Frames, Tool Frames (TCP) and payload schedules.
• Implement safety zoning via Fanuc DCS/Position Speed Check configurations.

Skills

Mentor/Train engineers

Cross-functional communication

Kaizen/Continuous Improvement

Safety-conscious

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Associate degree in Robotics/Automation/Mechatronics

Tools

Fanuc Roboguide

Fanuc Teach Pendant

EtherNet/IP

PROFINET

DCS (Fanuc safety)

Job description

Job Title: Automation Robotics Engineer

Location: Comstock Park, MI / Onsite

Salary:$125k - $150k annually (The pay range may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors)

Duration: Direct Hire

Job Description:

• Certification: Fanuc-approved training certifications (HandlingTool, Roboguide, iRVision, or DCS) are highly preferred
• Develop and write structured robot application code from scratch using Fanuc Teach Pendant (TP) and Karel programming languages.
• Build, test, and validate offline robotic programs and simulation cells using Fanuc Roboguide software before physical deployment.
• Configure and define User Frames, Tool Frames (TCP), and payload schedules accurately.
• Implement and test advanced safety zoning via Fanuc Dual Check Safety (DCS) / Position Speed Check configurations
• Establish communication interfaces between Fanuc controllers and master PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) over EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, or DeviceNet
• Proficient with Fanuc Teach Pendant navigation and program structure.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation network protocols and I/O handshakes.
• Competency in mechanical/electrical drawing layouts and reading schematics.
• Familiarity with common applications like material handling, palletizing, or dispensing
• Completion of Automation risk assessments
• Willingness to travel in North America – time traveling can be up to 50%.
• Team Development
• Mentor and Train plant controls engineers and support production as needed.
• Communicate across cross functional groups
• Support Kaizen, Improvement walks, and Error proofing projects

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s in engineering or associates degree in Robotics, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related technical field

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits offerings include but are not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• Medical insurance

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Puneet Rajput

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