Robotics Engineer

Encore Automation, LLC; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Automation, LLC is seeking an experienced Robotic Engineer to implement and optimize robotic welding and finishing processes on automotive production lines. The role focuses on robot path execution, application quality, and cycle-time improvements.

The candidate will program and support vision-guided systems, calibrate SmartFinish/SmartInspect with FANUC robots, and build simulations to validate feasibility and prevent collisions on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to understand technical concepts and robotic systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement and optimize sealant and paint booth processes for automotive lines to ensure robot path accuracy and cycle-time efficiency.
• Program, configure, and support vision-guided positioning systems for robotic applications including calibration and troubleshooting.
• Calibrate and setup SmartFinish and SmartInspect systems integrated with FANUC robots to meet client requirements using simulation software.
• Develop and validate robot simulations with FANUC Roboguide to test feasibility, optimize reach and cycle time, and prevent collisions on the production floor.

Skills

Robotics concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronic/Robotics/Mechanical/Electronics Engineering

Job description

Implement and optimize sealant and paint booth processes for automotive manufacturing lines, ensuring proper robot path execution, material application quality and cycle time efficiency. Programming, configuring and support visionguided positioning systems for robotic applications, including calibration, troubleshooting, and production adjustments. Programming and supporting SmartFinish® systems integrated with FANUC robots to ensure accurate automated repairs on clearcoat and prime surfaces. Calibrate and setup SmartFinish® and SmartInspect® systems, to complain with the final client requirements using simulation software and programming the robots on the field. Create and validated robot simulations using FANUC Roboguide to test process feasibility, optimize robot reach and cycle time, and prevent collisions before implementation on the production floor.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronic Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, or Electronics Engineering, or related with 6 months experience as Robotic Engineer, or Control Engineer, or Associate, or Consultant, or related
• Ability to understand technical concepts and robotic systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in strategic planning and innovation
• Strong communication and presentation skills