Night-Shift Robotics & Automation Programmer

Webasto SE; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Webasto in Lexington, KY is seeking a hands-on robotics and automation technician to support night shift operations. You will program and troubleshoot ABB robots, UR cobots, and related equipment on the plant floor, helping keep production running smoothly.

You will collaborate with Maintenance, Controls, and Engineering, read electrical schematics, and apply basic PLC concepts to improve reliability and uptime. Prior robotics experience is valued; a technical background suffices.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in industrial robotics or automation.
• Experience programming ABB robots; UR experience considered.
• Basic understanding of PLC-controlled equipment; Siemens preferred, AB acceptable.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and robot-to-PLC communication.
• Exposure to machine vision or inspection tech (Keyence preferred).
• Ability to read electrical schematics and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Work a 3rd shift schedule 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM providing robotics and controls support.
• Support, troubleshoot, and program robotic and automated systems (ABB, UR) and associated equipment.
• Diagnose robot, controls, programming, and communication issues beyond basic maintenance.
• Make programming adjustments to robotic applications (mold release, priming, spraying).
• Support integration and operation of robots with vision systems, sensors, PLCs and other devices.
• Troubleshoot industrial networks and perform preventive maintenance to improve uptime.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Controls, Engineering and Production as on-floor technical resource.

Skills

Robotics troubleshooting

Robotics programming

Electrical schematics

PLC basics

Tools

ABB robots

UR robots

Siemens PLC

AB PLC

Job description

Webasto in Lexington, KY is seeking a hands-on robotics and automation technician to support night shift operations. You will program and troubleshoot ABB robots, UR cobots, and related equipment on the plant floor, helping keep production running smoothly.

You will collaborate with Maintenance, Controls, and Engineering, read electrical schematics, and apply basic PLC concepts to improve reliability and uptime. Prior robotics experience is valued; a technical background suffices.