Robotics Automation Technician: Program, Maintain & Improve

Howmet; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 80,231,424 - 88,827,648; Full time

Job summary

Howmet is seeking a skilled Robotics Programmer to support manufacturing robotic finishing and related automated equipment. You will review manuals and schematics, understand robot inputs/outputs, and contribute to documenting automation processes across the lifecycle.

The role requires an associate degree and technical training, with preference for 3–5 years of related experience and experience in robot programming (Yaskawa/Motoman or Fanuc) and PLCs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and technical training.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Access to export-controlled items; employment offers conditioned upon ability to obtain access.
• Understanding of robotic arms, controllers, end-of-arm tools, electrical circuits, mechanical equipment, pneumatics, hydraulics, and programming of controllers and robots.
• Prefer 3–5 years of related experience; training in Yaskawa/Motoman or Fanuc robots; PLC programming and wiring experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides manufacturing support of robotic finishing and robotics equipment.
• Review manuals, blueprints, and schematics to determine tasks; understand robot inputs/outputs and binary systems.
• Maintains and improves reliability and productivity of robotic equipment.
• Programs and documents code for manufacturing robots.
• Acts as SPA for robotic equipment and process operations.
• Documentation of automation processes throughout lifecycle.
• Participate in quality audits pertaining to Automation.

Skills

Robotics programming

Electrical circuits

Mechanical equipment

Education

Associate degree

Technical training

Tools

PLC programming

Robot programming training

Job description

Howmet is seeking a skilled Robotics Programmer to support manufacturing robotic finishing and related automated equipment. You will review manuals and schematics, understand robot inputs/outputs, and contribute to documenting automation processes across the lifecycle.

The role requires an associate degree and technical training, with preference for 3–5 years of related experience and experience in robot programming (Yaskawa/Motoman or Fanuc) and PLCs.