Robotics Manufacturing Engineer - Hybrid Automation Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Manufacturing Robotics Engineer to lead design, implementation, operation, and troubleshooting of advanced robotic automation for material handling on high‑volume casting lines in Dearborn, MI. This role blends first‑principles thinking with hands‑on automation to boost safety, quality, and productivity.

You will drive virtual commissioning, develop 3D cell simulations, manage tooling and end‑of‑arm tooling, and collaborate across engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (Or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years of manufacturing experience, designing and launching material handling production lines, including end of arm tools, dresspacks, fixtures and robot track units.
• Advanced skills in robotics cell design, Roboguide, Siemens NX and Process simulate, as well as Team Center for data management.
• Advanced understanding of pneumatics/p&ids, hydraulic drawings and electrical schematics.
• Experience in Fanuc robot simulations, virtual validation and root cause troubleshooting.
• Strong leadership and problem solving skills with a focus on efficiency and simplification.
• Strong background in manufacturing safety and ergonomic standards for automated production lines.
• Ability to lead technical teams during equipment design and commissioning phase, breakdown situations and communicate effectively.
• 3+ years of experience in high pressure die casting environment.
• Knowledge of vision systems, electrical components, industrial networks.
• Siemens NX 3D modeling and E-plan skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D simulations of robotic work cells with Siemens Process simulate to validate fixturing, tooling and equipment integration and accurate systems kinematics.
• Design, program and validate robotics equipment such as robot tracks and end of arm tools, dresspacks, including offline robot paths, reach studies, cycle time optimization and interfacing with other systems.
• Use simulation data to define production line layouts, ergonomics, safety and equipment reliability.
• Drive virtual commissioning efforts to reduce prototyping activities as well as accelerating equipment readiness during commissioning.
• Travel up to 60% domestic to support installation, commissioning and troubleshooting of casting and machining production lines, including x-ray and 3D scan cells.
• Drive automation equipment procurement, vendor management and equipment improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, machine guarding requirements, and automotive manufacturing specifications.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including equipment specifications, tooling drawings, operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance documentation.

Skills

Robotics system design

Roboguide

Siemens NX

Process Simulate

Teamcenter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Siemens NX

Process Simulate

Roboguide

Teamcenter

E‑plan

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Manufacturing Robotics Engineer to lead design, implementation, operation, and troubleshooting of advanced robotic automation for material handling on high‑volume casting lines in Dearborn, MI. This role blends first‑principles thinking with hands‑on automation to boost safety, quality, and productivity.

You will drive virtual commissioning, develop 3D cell simulations, manage tooling and end‑of‑arm tooling, and collaborate across engineering disciplines.