Robotics Manufacturing Engineer - Casting & Automation

Ford-Motor-Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Hybrid work model

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Robotics Engineer to lead design, implementation, and troubleshooting of advanced robotic automation for material handling lines in a high-volume automotive plant. The role requires 6+ years of experience, a related engineering degree, and expertise with Roboguide, Siemens NX, and Process Simulate.

Candidates should be proficient in pneumatic/hydraulic drawings, electrical schematics, and Fanuc simulations, with strong safety and

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 6+ years of manufacturing experience designing & launching material handling lines with robotics tooling.
• Strong robotics/CAD/automation knowledge and experience with Fanuc simulations and virtual validation.
• Experience with safety standards, ergonomic requirements, and equipment reliability in automotive environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D simulations of robotic work cells and validate fixturing and kinematics.
• Design, program and validate robotics equipment including end-of-arm tooling and offline robot paths.
• Drive virtual commissioning and use simulation data to optimize line layouts, safety, and reliability.
• Lead procurement and vendor management for automation equipment; coordinate commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Travel up to 60% domestically to support installation and commissioning of lines.

Skills

Robotics design

Troubleshooting

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Roboguide

Siemens NX

Process Simulate

Teamcenter

E‑plan

Electrical schematics

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Robotics Engineer to lead design, implementation, and troubleshooting of advanced robotic automation for material handling lines in a high-volume automotive plant. The role requires 6+ years of experience, a related engineering degree, and expertise with Roboguide, Siemens NX, and Process Simulate.

Candidates should be proficient in pneumatic/hydraulic drawings, electrical schematics, and Fanuc simulations, with strong safety and