Industrial Robotics Integration Engineer (FANUC/PLC)

HOERBIGER; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HOERBIGER in Delray Beach, FL is seeking a Manufacturing Robotics Engineer to troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize FANUC robots and automated equipment to keep production humming. You will respond quickly to automation, process, and equipment issues to restore flow and analyze performance to reduce downtime, scrap, and inefficiency.

You will lead root cause problem solving, reinforce preventive maintenance, document processes, and collaborate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 3+ years in manufacturing with FANUC robot programming and automation support.
• FANUC Robot certification strongly preferred.
• PLC training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize FANUC robots and automated equipment to keep production humming.
• Respond quickly to automation, process, and equipment issues to restore flow.
• Analyze performance to reduce downtime, scrap, and inefficiency.
• Adjust robot programs, tooling, and process parameters for productivity and quality.
• Lead root cause problem solving and implement preventive measures.
• Reinforce preventive maintenance and reliability initiatives for automated assets.
• Document processes, write work instructions, and maintain operating standards.
• Partner with Production, Quality, and Maintenance on continuous improvement.
• Support automation upgrades, equipment changes, and capital projects.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards.

Skills

FANUC programming

Teach Pendant / RoboGuide

Motion path tuning

Cross-discipline troubleshooting

HMI, sensors, drives

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Automation, or related engineering

Tools

NI LabVIEW

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Mazatrol

PCDMIS

Job description

• Do you speak both robot and PLC—and enjoy getting them to play nicely on a fast‑moving line?
• When downtime hits, are you the first one on the Teach Pendant and the last one leaving after the fix is verified?
• Do you love turning data into lower scrap, faster cycles, and safer cells?

Is this you?

• Do you speak both robot and PLC—and enjoy getting them to play nicely on a fast‑moving line?
• When downtime hits, are you the first one on the Teach Pendant and the last one leaving after the fix is verified?
• Do you love turning data into lower scrap, faster cycles, and safer cells?

What you’ll do

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize FANUC robots and automated equipment to keep production humming.
• Respond quickly to automation, process, and equipment issues to restore flow.
• Analyze performance and drive actions that reduce downtime, scrap, and inefficiency.
• Adjust and enhance robot programs, tooling, and process parameters for higher productivity and quality.
• Lead root cause problem solving and implement corrective/preventive measures that stick.
• Reinforce preventive maintenance and reliability initiatives for automated assets.
• Document processes, write clear work instructions, and maintain operating standards.
• Partner with Production, Quality, and Maintenance on continuous improvement.
• Support automation upgrades, equipment changes, and capital projects.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards.

Robotics capabilities

• FANUC programming and support, including Teach Pendant and RoboGuide.
• Motion path tuning, tool setup, user frames, and TCP calibration.
• Cross‑discipline troubleshooting: servo, mechanical, electrical, and controls.
• Commissioning, validation, and startup of new/modified automation.
• Integration with peripherals, vision systems, and production machinery.
• Robotic cell safety and industrial safety systems knowledge.

Controls & systems know‑how

• Practical experience with NI LabVIEW; PLCs such as Allen‑Bradley and Siemens (or equivalent).
• Exposure to machine controllers: Mazatrol (Smooth/Matrix/Nexus), Siemens, Heidenhain, MAPPS, Okuma OSP.
• Comfort with Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, DeviceNet, and Modbus.
• Can read/interpret electrical schematics, control panel drawings, and automation documents.
• CMM programming familiarity (PCDMIS preferred).
• Understanding of HMIs, sensors, actuators, drives, and industrial networks.
• Hands‑on support of machine controls and automated production equipment.

Manufacturing engineering background

• Knowledge of injection molding, heat treatment, and/or machining (turning, milling).
• Ability to read G‑code and/or program within a CNC environment.
• Experience creating 3D models and 2D prints with commercial CAD tools.
• Continuous improvement and process optimization orientation.
• Root cause analysis using structured methods.
• Lean, Six Sigma, and waste reduction practices.
• Statistical analysis and capability improvement.
• High‑volume production support experience.
• Development of process documentation, standard work, and engineering procedures.
• Equipment utilization, capacity analysis, and workflow optimization.

Credentials

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Automation, or related engineering field.
• 3+ years in manufacturing with FANUC robot programming, troubleshooting, and automation support.
• FANUC Robot certification strongly preferred.
• PLC training and Lean Six Sigma certifications are a plus.

Tech stack

• FANUC Robotic Automations
• NI LabVIEW
• Allen‑Bradley PLC