Contract Robotics & Automation Engineer — ABB RAPID

Akkodis; Michigan; On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

401K plan

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Robotics & Automation Engineer for a 12+ month contract in Sterling Heights, MI. The position focuses on leading robotic programming for shell and ACME grinding operations, developing and validating robot programs, and ensuring compliance with quality standards in investment casting manufacturing.

The role requires hands-on interaction with manufacturing equipment, performing root cause investigations, and driving continuous improvements in safety, quality, and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in investment casting manufacturing.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting ABB robotic systems using RAPID.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and support robotic programming processes for shell and ACME robotic grinding operations.
• Develop, validate, approve, and maintain part-specific robotic programs and associated process parameters.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with internal standards, customer specifications, and quality requirements.
• Monitor critical process controls and lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for process and product nonconformities.
• Develop and optimize robotic grinding methods, tooling strategies, and process parameters to improve quality, cycle time, and operational efficiency.
• Support capital equipment and automation projects, including equipment specification, technical requirements development, installation, commissioning, validation, and production implementation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

ABB RAPID

PLC programming

Siemens NX

MS Office

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Robotics & Automation Engineer for a 12+ month contract in Sterling Heights, MI. The position focuses on leading robotic programming for shell and ACME grinding operations, developing and validating robot programs, and ensuring compliance with quality standards in investment casting manufacturing.

The role requires hands-on interaction with manufacturing equipment, performing root cause investigations, and driving continuous improvements in safety, quality, and productivity.