Robotics Engineer

Premier Staffing Solution; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Staffing Solution, LLC on behalf of its client seeks an experienced Robotics Engineer for a 1-month on-site project in Normal, IL. The role requires Fanuc Robot Certification and hands-on deployment experience.

The position involves coordinating with integrators, performing safety buyoffs, and supporting buy-offs during product launches. Expect 60-hour weeks and travel up to 60% to site locations as needed.

Qualifications

• BS/MS Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 7+ years robotics experience in industrial automation.
• Experience with project planning tools (Smart Sheets, JIRA, MS Office).
• Experience commissioning robots in large manufacturing installations.
• Basic understanding of mechanical repair, programming and circuit design.
• Experience with 6-axis robots (Fanuc, Kawasaki, ABB, Kuka).
• Proficient in offline programming.
• Ability to influence and communicate with partners and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Support plant operations during new product launch and ramp up production.
• Coordinate buyoffs and commissioning with integrators and on-site subcontractors.
• Perform safety buyoffs of robot and operator safety (DCS, CubicS, MoveSafe, KukaSafe).
• Create tools to improve buy-off and commissioning activities.
• Assist in design/build tools and equipment or improvements to processes.
• Verify and configure I/O and set up communication with robot peripherals.
• Write, test, and modify or adjust existing programs and templates.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership for timely resolution of manufacturing issues.
• Travel up to 60% to integrator sites for equipment validation.

Skills

Robotics

Mechatronics

Electrical Eng

Computer Science

Project Management

Industrial automation

Offline programming

Fanuc

Kuka

ABB

Safety buyoffs

I/O configuration

Education

BS in Mechatronics

MS in Electrical Eng

Tools

Smart Sheets

JIRA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Robotics Engineer for a 1-month project onsite in Normal, IL.

This position may be extended based on the client's demand. Applicants must have the Fanuc Robot Certification.

Schedule: 60 hours a week

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support plant operations during new product launch and ramp up production.
• Coordinate buyoffs and commissioning with integrators and on-site subcontractors.
• Perform safety buyoffs of robot and operator safety (DCS, CubicS, MoveSafe, KukaSafe)
• Create tools to improve buy-off and commissioning activities
• Assist in the design and building of tools and equipment or recommended. Improvements to existing processes.
• Verify and configure I/O and set up communication with robot peripherals.
• Write, test, and modify or adjust existing programs and templates.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership for the timely resolution of the manufacturing process and design issues.
• Travel (Up to 60%) to the integrator's site as needed to perform equipment validation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/MS Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
• 7+ Years of relevant experience in the field of robotics for industrial automation
• Demonstrated project planning and project management skills, utilizing project management tools, e.g., Smart Sheets, JIRA, Microsoft suite.
• Experience commissioning industrial robots in a large manufacturing installation
• Basic understanding of mechanical repair, computer programming, and electric circuit design
• Experience with typical robotics applications i.e., joining, material handling, etc.
• Experience with Offline programming
• Ability to effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with internal and external business partners, contractors, and vendors
• Proficient with more than one familiar 6-axis industrial robot brand such as Fanuc, Kawasaki, ABB, Kuka, etc.