Senior Automation Controls Engineer

InDepth Engineering Solutions; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

InDepth Engineering Solutions seeks a skilled Robotics Engineer to program, integrate, commission, and optimize MIG welding on FANUC and NACHI platforms for automotive BIW bodyshop applications. You will define welding trajectories, calibrate TCP, and minimize defects while maintaining production-ready processes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a robotics-related field and at least 5 years of hands-on robotics experience, with strong English communication for global collaboration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Path Generation & Optimization: Program and refine MIG welding trajectories on NACHI robots, ensuring optimal torch angles and proper electrode stick-out.
• Weld Process Optimization: Configure and fine-tune welding parameter schedules to minimize porosity, lack of fusion, undercut, or burn-through.
• TCP Maintenance & Calibration: Implement automatic TCP check routines to maintain precise weld placement after consumable changes.
• Backup & Version Control: Maintain clean version history and backups of robot controllers.

Skills

Robot programming

System integration

Troubleshooting

Safety systems

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation or related field

Tools

FANUC ArcTool

NACHI FD/AX programming

MIG/MAG welding tech

TCP calibration tools

Industrial interfaces (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet)

Job description

InDepth Engineering Solutions, LLC | Contract

Normal, United States | Posted on 09/22/2026

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.
  

Requirements

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.
  

Location

Toledo, OH and Normal, IL. - Candidates will spend 2-3 months in Toledo, OH and then will transition to Normal, IL. Must be available to work onsite at both these sites.
Travel: Pre-approved travel expenses will be included on top of the rate.
Schedule: Consultant will work 60 hours per week. 12 hours a day. Will need to work rotating shifts: am and pm