Manufacturing Robotics Engineer - Hybrid (Automotive)

Motorsport Hackers

Dearborn, Northern (MI, KY)

Hybrid

USD 74,000 - 166,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI seeks a Manufacturing Robotics Engineer to lead design, implementation, operation and troubleshooting of advanced robotic automation for material handling in a high-volume automotive environment.

The candidate will combine first principles with hands-on automation expertise to deliver reliable automated systems, design new automation solutions, drive implementation, and troubleshoot complex robotic equipment across disciplines to improve safety, quality,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, electrical engineering or related field (or equivalent).
6+ years of manufacturing experience designing and launching material handling production lines.
Advanced skills in robotics cell design, Roboguide, Siemens NX and Process Simulate, plus Teamcenter for data management.
Advanced understanding of pneumatics/p&ids, hydraulic drawings and electrical schematics.
Experience in Fanuc robot simulations, virtual validation and root cause troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Develop 3D simulations of robotic work cells with Siemens Process simulate to validate fixturing, tooling and equipment integration and accurate systems kinematics.
Design, program and validate robotics equipment such as robot tracks and end of arm tools, dresspacks, including offline robot paths, reach studies, cycle time optimization and interfacing with other systems.
Use simulation data to define production line layouts, ergonomics, safety and equipment reliability.
Drive virtual commissioning efforts to reduce prototyping activities and accelerate equipment readiness during commissioning.
Travel up to 60% domestically to support installation, commissioning and troubleshooting of casting and machining production lines, including x-ray and 3D scan cells.
Drive automation equipment procurement, vendor management and equipment improvements.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, machine guarding requirements, and automotive manufacturing specifications.
Create and maintain engineering documentation, including equipment specifications, tooling drawings, operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance documentation.