Automation & Robotics Specialist: Launch & Stabilize Production

Cindavi

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Job summary

Cindavi is seeking an Automation & Robotics Specialist for a high-volume automotive plant in Warren, Michigan. You will take partially developed automation, bring it to full plant readiness, optimize performance, and hand off to production support teams.

The role requires PLC/HMI controls know-how, robotics programming, and experience in automotive manufacturing, with Rockwell/FANUC or equivalent vendor experience preferred.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
  • Strong ladder-logic programming and controls fundamentals.
  • Hands-on robotics programming, integration, optimization, or troubleshooting experience.
  • Experience in automotive/high-volume manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

  • Launch, integrate, commission, and stabilize automated manufacturing equipment.
  • Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, industrial robots, vision systems, conveyance, motion, safety systems, and torque tools.
  • Improve cycle time, throughput, quality, uptime, robot paths, sequencing, alarms, interlocks, and recovery routines.
  • Apply structured root-cause analysis to eliminate repeat failures and deliver sustainable corrective actions.
  • Partner with engineering, maintenance, production, suppliers, and integrators, then train sustainment teams and complete a reliable handoff.

Skills

Ladder Logic
PLC/HMI
Robotics programming
Industrial automation
Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation
FANUC
Siemens
KUKA/ABB robots

Job description

Cindavi is seeking an Automation & Robotics Specialist for a high-volume automotive plant in Warren, Michigan. You will take partially developed automation, bring it to full plant readiness, optimize performance, and hand off to production support teams.

The role requires PLC/HMI controls know-how, robotics programming, and experience in automotive manufacturing, with Rockwell/FANUC or equivalent vendor experience preferred.

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