Robotics Engineer

TechStar Group; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TechStar Group seeks a contractor in Kentucky for 12 months (ext. possible) to support robot and PLC programming, equipment installation, and weld-safety standards. Travel up to 50% domestically and internationally to Canada, Mexico, and Japan as needed, with on-site work at Kentucky plants.

The role includes troubleshooting electrical control systems, learning BPE standards, and assisting with production through Start of Production. Interview process includes STAR/phone/video and on-site rounds.

Qualifications

• Online and offline robot and PLC programming.
• Equipment installation and confirmation of weld standards on new installs.
• Verification of safety devices and equipment production activity in the weld shop.

Responsibilities

• Program and Commission robot and PLC controls on new installations.
• Install equipment and ensure compliance with Body weld standards.
• Troubleshoot electrical control systems and support SOP through Start of Production.

Skills

Robot programming

PLC programming

Electrical control systems

Troubleshooting

Job description

Duration: 12 months with a possibility of extension

Overtime: Yes, 70% during weekdays, weekends, shutdown, holidays and odd hours.

Travel: Yes

What percentage or how often: 50%

Where will they need to travel: Domestic and International

If International, to/from which countries: Mexico and Canada (Primarily) & Japan (Possible trips to Japan)

Interview Process: 2 rounds

Interview 1: STAR/Phone/Video interview via MS teams for 45 minutes, STAR (2 STAR questions)

Interview 2: On-site interview for 90 minutes, small technical exam to understand knowledge and tour to the shop floor

Only open for local candidates

Requirements:

• Online and Offline Robot and PLC programming.
• Equipment installation, confirmation of Body weld standards on new installs and model changes, confirmation of all safety devices and equipment production activity in the body weld shop.
• This position does come with travel to all in North America, primarily supporting the KY, Alabama, Mississippi, and Canadian plants but also supporting heavy project workload at all other branches.
• Expectation is to learn, understand BPE standards setup equipment and train on new equipment and assist with production through Start of production (SOP).
• Troubleshooting, Electrical control systems.