Robotics Engineer

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions; Bridgman (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401K with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off & holidays

Profit sharing

Job summary

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions seeks a Robotics Engineer to advance automation projects. You will collaborate with the Robotics Engineering Manager and cross‑functional teams to enhance processes, standards, and tools, boosting efficiency and effectiveness.

You will support the vision of the Controls group and report to the Robotics/R&D Manager. You will develop offline robot programs, validate reach, configure I/O, and load programs with supporting files while traveling to customer sites for

Qualifications

• Knowledge of PLC functions.
• Knowledge of Mechanical Design.
• Willingness to learn cycle time analysis.
• Experience programming Fanuc, ABB, or Yaskawa robots.
• Willingness to learn Roboguide, Robot Studio, Motosim.
• Exposure to CAD.
• Able to read electrical drawings.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Ability to interpret customer standards.
• Able to travel 30–40% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develop robot programs offline for automation tasks.
• Validate reach and check for potential interferences.
• Collaborate with Controls Engineer to configure I/O and handshakes.
• Initialize robots and load programs with supporting files.
• Establish PLC communications with assistance from Controls Engineer.
• Update frames, adjust positions, and manually step through programs.
• Transition robots to automatic mode and bring them up to speed.
• Run at production rate on the company floor for customer acceptance.
• Travel to customer facility for installation, debugging, and speed optimization.
• Run at production rate on customer’s floor for final acceptance.

Skills

PLC functions

Mechanical design

Cycle time analysis

Electrical drawings

Communication & problem-solving

Team collaboration

Customer standards

Travel availability

Robot programming (Fanuc/ABB/Yaskawa)

Tools

Roboguide

Robot Studio

Motosim

CAD

Job description

Michigan, USA

The Role

As a Robotics Engineer, you will collaborate with the Robotics Engineering Manager, Technical Leaders, and cross‑functional teams to support the vision of the Controls group by providing insight and ideas on improvements (processes, standards, best practices, and tools) that boost the team’s effectiveness and efficiency. This position reports to the Robotics/R&D Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop robot programs offline for automation tasks.
• Validate reach and check for potential interferences.
• Collaborate with Controls Engineer to configure I/O and handshakes.
• Initialize robots and load programs with supporting files.
• Establish PLC communications with assistance from Controls Engineer.
• Update frames, adjust positions, and manually step through programs.
• Transition robots to automatic mode and bring them up to speed.
• Run at production rate on the company floor for customer acceptance.
• Travel to customer facility for installation, debugging, and speed optimization.
• Run at production rate on customer’s floor for final acceptance.

Qualifications And Experience

• Knowledge of PLC functions.
• Knowledge of Mechanical Design.
• Willingness to learn cycle time analysis.
• Experience programming Fanuc, ABB, or Yaskawa robots.
• Willingness to learn Robotic Simulation tools (Roboguide, Robot Studio, Motosim).
• Exposure to CAD.
• Able to read electrical drawings.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Ability to interpret customer standards.
• Able to travel 30–40% of the time.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally lifts or moves up to 25 pounds.

Perks of Being Part of the Team

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
• 401K, including company match.
• Company‑paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage for you and your spouse/children.
• Company‑paid short and long‑term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid‑time off and company‑paid holidays.
• Profit sharing.

What CONVERGIX Values

• Integrity – Respect, Transparency, Commitment.
• Excellence – Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication.
• Passion – Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.

Convergix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.