Automation Engineer Robotic \"ONSITE Hamilton, IN\"

Socket.dev; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Ins.

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Socket.dev in Hamilton, IN is seeking an Automation Engineer (Robotics) to design, program, and maintain robotic and automated systems in our manufacturing operations.

The role covers robotics programming, PLC controls, process automation, and continuous improvement, with a focus on safety and Lean manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial robotics experience.
• FANUC and PLC programming experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Program and troubleshoot industrial robots (FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, and Universal Robots).
• Develop robotic welding, material handling, machine tending and palletizing apps.
• Support robotic cell installation and commissioning.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and control systems.
• Develop electrical schematics and controls documentation.
• Identify opportunities to automate manufacturing processes.
• Design solutions to improve throughput, quality, and safety.
• Provide daily production support for robotic equipment.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Manage automation projects from concept through implementation.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and ANSI/RIA safety standards.

Skills

Industrial robotics

Troubleshooting

Robotics programming

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

FANUC

PLC programming

Job description

Automation Engineer (Robotics)

Location: Hamilton, IN
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Engineering Manager

The Automation Engineer (Robotics) supports Triton manufacturing operations by designing, programming, implementing, and maintaining robotic and automated systems.

Robotics Programming & Integration

• Program and troubleshoot industrial robots including FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, and Universal Robots.
• Develop robotic welding, material handling, machine tending, and palletizing applications.
• Support robotic cell installations and commissioning.

PLC & Controls Engineering

• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and control systems.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics and controls documentation.

Automation Process Development

• Identify opportunities to automate manual manufacturing processes.
• Design and implement solutions that improve throughput, quality, and safety.

Production Support

• Provide daily support for robotic and automated equipment.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Continuous Improvement

• Reduce scrap, labor costs, and downtime through automation.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Project Management

• Manage automation projects from concept through implementation.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and ANSI/RIA safety standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial robotics experience.
• FANUC and PLC programming experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Benefits

• Performance & Attendance Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance at 60 days
• 401(k) with Company Match after 60 days
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Weekly Pay