Robotic Integration Engineer (Robotic Welding & Automation)

Full Circle Co; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Full Circle Co in Texas seeks a Robotic Integration Engineer to program, operate, and maintain ABB robotic welding systems and automation lines across our manufacturing facilities. You will develop and modify robot programs, set welding parameters, perform path teaching, and optimize cycle times while ensuring safety, quality, and OEE targets are met.

Collaborating with electrical and automation teams, you will commission new lines, diagnose issues, and uphold TPM, 5S, and safety standards on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering.
• Proven experience with robotic welding and automation integration.
• Hands-on experience with ABB robots and welding systems.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs and industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Program, operate, and troubleshoot ABB robots for welding applications.
• Develop and modify robot programs for MIG/TIG/Spot welding processes.
• Set up welding parameters (voltage, current, wire feed, travel speed, gas flow).
• Perform robot path teaching, calibration, and optimization.
• Ensure weld quality meets specifications and improve cycle times.
• Integrate robotic systems with automated production lines.
• Configure PLC, HMI, sensors, safety interlocks, and peripherals.
• Coordinate with teams for line balancing and system synchronization.
• Support commissioning of new automation lines.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and programming issues.
• Monitor system performance and reduce downtime.

Skills

ABB robot programming

Welding process knowledge

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Automation Engineering

Tools

RobotStudio

PLC programming

P&ID reading

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Robotic Integration Engineer (Robotic Welding & Automation) responsible for programming, operating, and maintaining robotic welding systems and automation lines. The candidate will work with ABB robots, integrate robotic systems with production lines, and ensure optimal performance, quality, and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Robotic Welding Operations

• Program, operate, and troubleshoot ABB industrial robots for robotic welding applications.
• Develop and modify robot programs for MIG/TIG/Spot welding processes.
• Set up welding parameters including voltage, current, wire feed speed, travel speed, and gas flow.
• Perform robot path teaching, calibration, and optimization.
• Ensure weld quality meets engineering and customer specifications.
• Conduct trial runs and fine-tune programs for cycle time improvement.

Automation Line Integration

• Integrate robotic systems with automated production lines.
• Configure PLC, HMI, sensors, safety interlocks, and peripheral equipment.
• Coordinate with automation teams for line balancing and system synchronization.
• Support commissioning of new automation lines.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and programming issues.
• Monitor system performance and reduce downtime

Programming & Technical Expertise

• Create and modify robotic programs using ABB robot programming software (e.g., RobotStudio).
• Interpret electrical schematics, P&ID diagrams, and automation layouts.
• Perform I/O configuration and field device integration.
• Optimize cycle times and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on robotic systems.
• Troubleshoot servo motors, drives, welding power sources, and control systems.
• Maintain backup programs and system documentation.
• Maintain TPM check sheets and maintenance logs.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure weld quality through inspections and adherence to WPS standards.
• Maintain documentation including program revisions and process parameters.
• Identify root causes of defects and implement corrective actions.
• Follow safety standards for robotic cells and automation lines.

Safety & Standards

• Ensure proper functioning of safety systems such as light curtains, interlocks, and emergency stops.
• Comply with company safety policies and industrial automation standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized robotic cell environment (5S).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering.
• Proven experience in robotic welding and automation integration.
• Hands-on experience with ABB robots and robotic welding systems.
• Strong knowledge of PLC systems and industrial automation.
• Ability to read technical drawings, electrical schematics, and welding symbols.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in automotive or heavy fabrication industries.
• Knowledge of MIG, TIG, and Spot-welding processes.
• Experience in automation line commissioning.
• Understanding of Industry 4.0 concepts and smart manufacturing.