Robotics Automation Technician — PLCs, Vision, Growth

Socket.dev; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an Automaton Technician to join a cross-functional team on-site in Michigan, supporting ABB robotic trim cells for new projects and improvements. You will develop procedural documentation and design mechanical fixturing and EOAT, coordinating with rotary Thermoforming operations.

Responsibilities include writing and modifying robot programs, designing fixtures/EOAT, simulating systems, and ensuring cycle-time improvements.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor of Science in related field, or equivalent years of work experience.
• Able to work independently on projects and as a member of a team.
• Great motivational and people skills.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must be willing to learn new things.
• Ability to think outside the box.
• Ability to read and understand Electrical and Pneumatic prints.
• Exposure to ABB industrial robots, Rockwell/AB controls, HMI's sensors, and vision systems.
• Troubleshooting experience with PLC programs.
• Proficient with Robotic Path Teaching.
• Extensive experience with Robot Studio and SolidWorks greatly preferred.
• Works well with a variety of different people from diverse backgrounds.
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
• Motivated and passionate about working with people and overcoming challenges.

Responsibilities

• Write and modify robot programs
• Design and build robot cell fixturing
• Design and build EOAT
• Simulate robot systems
• Develop technical documentation
• Make necessary changes to achieve cycle time
• Document all changes to robot programs, fixtures and EOATs
• Program PLC's, robots, motion systems, and vision systems
• Set up communication with the PLC and peripheral equipment
• Robot zone setup
• Robot I/O Configuration
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Robot programming

Robot Studio

SolidWorks

HMIs and vision systems

Electrical & pneumatic prints

PLC programming

ABB robotics

Path teaching

Team work

Troubleshooting PLCs

Education

Associate Degree in related field

Bachelor of Science in related field

Tools

Robot Studio

SolidWorks

Rockwell/AB controls

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking an Automaton Technician to join a cross-functional team on-site in Michigan, supporting ABB robotic trim cells for new projects and improvements. You will develop procedural documentation and design mechanical fixturing and EOAT, coordinating with rotary Thermoforming operations.

Responsibilities include writing and modifying robot programs, designing fixtures/EOAT, simulating systems, and ensuring cycle-time improvements.