Robotics Engineer

Belcan; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan is seeking a Robotics Engineer to program, integrate, commission, and optimize MIG welding on FANUC and NACHI robots for automotive BIW bodyshop applications. The role focuses on achieving precise welds, repeatable workflows, and efficient cycle times.

You will develop complex welding trajectories, adjust process parameters, and maintain TCP calibration while ensuring robust backups and adherence to standards in a high-volume environment. Toledo, OH first, then Normal, IL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in robotics, mechatronics, automation, welding or related field.
• Minimum 5 years programming/integration experience with FANUC and NACHI robots, with at least 2 years MIG welding in an automotive BIW/Bodyshop.

Responsibilities

• Program and refine MIG welding trajectories on NACHI robots with optimal torch angles and wire feed.
• Tune welding parameter schedules and settings on robots to minimize porosity, lack of fusion, undercut, and burn-through.
• Implement TCP maintenance routines and keep accurate version history/backups of robot controllers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production readiness and process stability.

Skills

FANUC Programming

NACHI Programming

MIG/MAG Welding

Power Source Integration

Robot Safety Systems

High-Pressure Troubleshooting

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation, Welding, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

FANUC ArcTool

NACHI FD/AX controllers

Fronius TPS/i

Lincoln Electric

Miller

Job description

Location: Toledo, OH and Normal, IL. - Candidates will spend 2-3 months in Toledo, OH and then will transition to Normal, IL.

Contract

Job Objective

The Robotics Engineer is responsible for the programming, integration, commissioning, and optimization of robotic arc welding (MIG systems utilizing FANUC and NACHI platforms within the automotive Bodyshop. The primary goal is to ensure the structural and geometric integrity of body-in-white (BIW) sub-assemblies, minimizing spatter, thermal distortion, and cycle times while maintaining a highly repeatable, production-ready process,also responsible for following and establishing programming standards based on process requirements and application types, from commissioning through to start-up.

Core Responsibilities

• Path Generation & Optimization: Program and refine complex MIG welding trajectories on NACHI robots, ensuring optimal torch angles (work and travel angles) and proper electrode stick-out.
• Weld Process Optimization: Configure and fine-tune welding parameter schedules directly on the robots to eliminate common defects such as porosity, lack of fusion, undercut, or excessive burn-through.
• TCP Maintenance & Calibration: Implement automatic Tool Center Point (TCP) check routines to ensure the robot maintains precise weld placement after consumable changes (contact tips, nozzles, or goosenecks).
• Backup & Version Control: Maintain clean, documented version history and periodic image backups of all robot controllers under your scope.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation, Welding, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience programming and integrating FANUC and NACHI robots, with a heavy focus (at least 2 years) on MIG welding applications in an automotive BIW/Bodyshop
• Languages: Professional working proficiency in English to interface with global tooling suppliers and corporate engineering standards.

Technical Skills (Hard Skills)

• FANUC Programming (ArcTool): Advanced mastery of the FANUC ArcTool software package, configuration of weld schedules, torch control, and tool coordinate system management (TCP/Weld Frame).
• NACHI Programming (MIG/Arc): Specialized configuration in NACHI controllers (FD/AX series) for arc applications, power source interfacing, and synchronization of travel speed with wire feed rate.
• MIG/MAG Welding Technology: Deep knowledge in adjusting and optimizing welding parameters (voltage, amperage, wire feed speed, gas flow) and transfer modes (short-circuit, globular, spray, pulsed arc).
• Welding Peripherals: Integration and maintenance of torch cleaning stations (reamers), wire cutters, neck aligners, and automated TCP calibration units.
• Power Source Integration: Communication setup and configuration of industrial interfaces (Digital/Analog, DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP) with leading power supplies such as Fronius (TPS/i), Lincoln Electric, or Miller.
• Robot Safety Systems: Advanced implementation of safety software options, specifically Fanuc Dual Check Safety (DCS) and Nachi RMU (Robot Monitoring Unit) for collaborative or restricted zone control.

Interpersonal Skills (Soft Skills)

• High-Pressure Troubleshooting: Rapid root-cause analysis of critical hardware/software faults during high-volume automotive production runs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong teamwork skills to interface seamlessly with PLC programmers, mechanical designers, weld quality inspectors, and maintenance technicians.