Robot Engineers

eTeam; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 247,968,000 - 385,728,000; Full time

Job summary

eTeam is seeking a skilled Robotics Engineer for a 3+ month contract stationed at Toledo, OH and Normal, IL, with on-site work at both locations.

You will lead programming, integration, commissioning, and optimization of MIG welding using FANUC and NACHI platforms to ensure BIW assemblies meet precision and cycle-time goals.

Candidates must have 5+ years in robotics, strong MIG welding experience, and ability to work in a high-demand automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in robotics, mechatronics, automation, welding, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on programming/integration of FANUC and NACHI robots.
• At least 2 years MIG welding in automotive BIW/bodyshop.
• Professional English proficiency for interface with suppliers and engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Program and optimize MIG welding trajectories on NACHI robots.
• Tune welding parameter schedules on robots to reduce defects.
• Maintain TCP calibration and version control for controllers.
• Collaborate with PLC, mechanical, weld quality and maintenance teams.

Skills

English proficiency

Robotics programming

Robot integration

Welding process optimization

MIG welding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics/Mechatronics/Automation/Welding/Electromechanical Engineering

Tools

FANUC ArcTool

NACHI programming

MIG/MAG welding

Power source integration

Robot safety systems

TCP calibration

Job description

Job: Robot Engineers
Duration: 3+ Months
Location: Toledo, OH and Normal, IL. - Candidates will spend 2-3 months in Toledo, OH and then will transition to Normal, IL. Must be available to work onsite at both these sites.

Travel: Pre-approved travel expenses will be included on top of the rate.

Schedule: Consultant will work 60 hours per week. 12 hours a day. Will need to work rotating shifts: am and pm.

Job Description

Robot engineers with experience in NACHI robots and Fanuc
I need robotics engineers specializing in NACHI robots, with sufficient experience to handle integration from scratch.

Job Objective

The Robotics Engineer is responsible for the programming, integration, commissioning, and optimization of robotic arc welding (MIG systems utilizing FANUC and NACHI platforms within the automotive Bodyshop. The primary goal is to ensure the structural and geometric integrity of body-in-white (BIW) sub-assemblies, minimizing spatter, thermal distortion, and cycle times while maintaining a highly repeatable, production-ready process,also responsible for following and establishing programming standards based on process requirements and application types, from commissioning through to start-up.

Core Responsibilities

• Path Generation & Optimization: Program and refine complex MIG welding trajectories on NACHI robots, ensuring optimal torch angles (work and travel angles) and proper electrode stick-out.
• Weld Process Optimization: Configure and fine-tune welding parameter schedules directly on the robots to eliminate common defects such as porosity, lack of fusion, undercut, or excessive burn-through.
• TCP Maintenance & Calibration: Implement automatic Tool Center Point (TCP) check routines to ensure the robot maintains precise weld placement after consumable changes (contact tips, nozzles, or goosenecks).
• Backup & Version Control: Maintain clean, documented version history and periodic image backups of all robot controllers under your scope.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation, Welding, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience programming and integrating FANUC and NACHI robots, with a heavy focus (at least 2 years) on MIG welding applications in an automotive BIW/Bodyshop
• Languages: Professional working proficiency in English to interface with global tooling suppliers and corporate engineering standards.

Technical Skills (Hard Skills)

• FANUC Programming (ArcTool): Advanced mastery of the FANUC ArcTool software package, configuration of weld schedules, torch control, and tool coordinate system management (TCP/Weld Frame).
• NACHI Programming (MIG/Arc): Specialized configuration in NACHI controllers (FD/AX series) for arc applications, power source interfacing, and synchronization of travel speed with wire feed rate.
• MIG/MAG Welding Technology: Deep knowledge in adjusting and optimizing welding parameters (voltage, amperage, wire feed speed, gas flow) and transfer modes (short-circuit, globular, spray, pulsed arc).
• Welding Peripherals: Integration and maintenance of torch cleaning stations (reamers), wire cutters, neck aligners, and automated TCP calibration units.
• Power Source Integration: Communication setup and configuration of industrial interfaces (Digital/Analog, DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP) with leading power supplies such as Fronius (TPS/i), Lincoln Electric, or Miller.
• Robot Safety Systems: Advanced implementation of safety software options, specifically Fanuc Dual Check Safety (DCS) and Nachi RMU (Robot Monitoring Unit) for collaborative or restricted zone control.

Interpersonal Skills (Soft Skills)

• High-Pressure Troubleshooting: Rapid root-cause analysis of critical hardware/software faults during high-volume automotive production runs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong teamwork skills to interface seamlessly with PLC programmers, mechanical designers, weld quality inspectors, and maintenance technicians.