Robotics Lead Technician

Baxter International Inc.; Batesville (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Robotics Lead Technician to program robot weld machines and provide technical support for robotic cells. You will ensure product quality, optimize manufacturing processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on equipment integration and improvements.

The role requires hands-on programming, debugging, and maintenance of robot systems, with focus on welding parameters, tool setup, and safety compliance in a modern factory setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical training in robotics or welding preferred.
• Electrical and PLC programming knowledge required.
• Minimum 2 years of robotic welding programming experience.
• Experience with Motoman and Milacron robots.
• Ability to read blueprints and program welds.

Responsibilities

• Program robotic welders and set up PLC/robot communications.
• Troubleshoot weld defects and robot-related issues.
• Debug robotics programs and provide technical support.
• Develop and document manufacturing work instructions.
• Train team members on equipment and programs.
• Assist with process improvements and new product launches.

Skills

Electrical technician

PLC programming

Robotic welding programming

Motoman/Milacron knowledge

Blueprint reading

AutoCAD

Education

Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent 2‑year college

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC interface tools

Job description

Robotics Lead Technician

The Robotics Lead Technician is responsible for programming robot weld machines and other programmable equipment, providing technical expertise for integration, programming, assistance, and service of robotic cells. The role ensures that end products meet functional goals on required schedules and collaborates with cross‑functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Programming robotic welders (Motoman, Cincinnati Milacron)
• Setting up PLC and robot communications on new and existing equipment
• Understanding and ensuring weld quality
• Troubleshooting and remedying weld defects, wire feeders, weld power sources, and welding torches
• Debugging robotics programs
• Providing technical support for robotic systems
• Investigating mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems
• Creating backups of robot programs or parameters
• Analyzing and improving robot programs to enhance efficiency
• Reprogramming automation for engineering changes and improvements
• Setting up, programming, and conducting tests for process improvement and new products
• Providing technical assistance to production supervisors, industrial engineers, and project managers
• Training team members when equipment or programs change
• Participating in the successful launch of new products and technology
• Monitoring and improving the manufacturing process with production, tooling, maintenance, and quality to enhance throughput, quality, uptime, and reduce costs
• Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical controls, hydraulic, pneumatic, robotics, vision, PLCs, and tooling issues
• Implementing permanent corrective actions based on troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Developing and documenting manufacturing work instructions
• Evaluating downtime situations for root cause and suggesting/improving solutions
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent 2‑year college or technical school with specialized robotic training preferred
• Electrical technician and PLC programming knowledge required
• Minimum 2 years of robotic welding programming experience, including robot interface, programming, and peripheral equipment integration/operation
• 2–5 years of knowledge of MRC (Motoman) and Milacron
• Knowledge of basic weld parameters and torch angles
• Ability to program, start‑up, troubleshoot, and repair robots, with an emphasis on programming
• Experience with robot and PLC interface code development and debugging
• Understanding of communication between PLC and robot integration
• Read and work from blueprints, program and edit complex weldments, operate highly technical robots, and work with selected weld processes
• Knowledge of welding methods, programming logic, weld parameters, and highly technical equipment
• Computer literacy with Windows, MS Office, and AutoCAD
• Customer focus and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Accountability and a no‑excuses approach to achieving results
• Teamwork, effective collaboration, and communication skills
• Work performed indoors in a heated modern factory space with ambient temperatures 55°F–90°F
• Required personal protective equipment: safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, and gloves
• Awareness of potential hazards such as moving parts, nip points, material handling, sharp edges, flying particles, sparks, heat, welding fumes, arc rays/light, electrical, lifting, and moderate noise exposure (70–90 dB)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (Part‑Time prorated)
• 401(k) match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Estimated base salary: $68,000 – $93,500 annually, based on location, skills, and experience.

U.S. Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Baxter is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please let us know the nature of your request.

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