Robotics Automation Engineer: Launch & Stabilize Production

Cindavi

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Cindavi is seeking an Automation & Robotics Specialist for our high-volume automotive plant in Warren, Michigan. You will take partially developed automation systems and bring them to full plant readiness, optimize performance, and hand off to production support teams.

You will lead PLC/HMI and robotics programming, integrate vision, motion and safety systems, and collaborate with engineering, maintenance and suppliers to deliver stable, reliable automation with measurable gains in cycle time,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
Proficient ladder-logic programming and controls fundamentals.
3–4 years automation experience, 5+ years preferred.
Experience in automotive/high-volume JIT manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Launch, integrate, commission, and stabilize automated manufacturing equipment.
Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, industrial robots, vision systems, conveyance, motion, safety systems, and torque tools.
Improve cycle time, throughput, quality, uptime, robot paths, sequencing, alarms, interlocks, and recovery routines.
Apply structured root-cause analysis to eliminate repeat failures and deliver sustainable corrective actions.
Partner with engineering, maintenance, production, suppliers, and integrators, then train sustainment teams and complete a reliable handoff.