Specialist - Welding (Robot Technician)

Hyundai Motor Company; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Montgomery, Alabama, seeks a skilled robotic systems developer to enhance welding and material handling applications using FANUC robots. The role demands strong troubleshooting skills, a background in robot programming, and the ability to analyze and improve operational performance. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, along with a minimum of 5 years of relevant programming experience. Flexibility in hours and occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience with FANUC robot programming.
• 0 – 10 years of job-related experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize robotic systems for welding and material handling applications.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair robot operation systems.
• Analyze and improve performance in areas of safety, quality, production, and cost.
• Perform preventive maintenance services.
• Report projects and issues to senior management.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Responsible for developing and optimizing robotic systems for welding and material handling applications using Fanuc robots. Leverage expertise in robot controls, programming and automation to support and improve manufacturing operations.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as technical expert of robotic systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair robot operation systems.
• Analyze and continuously improve performance of assigned area (Safety, quality, production, cost).
• Configure and adjust applications such as vision systems, robot guidance, welding controlled peripheral equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance services.
• Oversee or support automation projects involving robots.
• Support new model launches and improvement teams.
• Continually review technical developments in area of responsibility and propose new technology projects as appropriate.
• Deliver keeper and maintenance team member training.
• Report current projects, progress and issues to senior management. Prepare presentations and reports as required.
• Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements. Team Member may be required to handle hazardous wastes which may include identifying, inspecting, packaging, labelling, and moving waste in compliance with RCRA regulations. Relevant training will be provided if assigned these job duties.
• Meet all other requirements as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred

Related Experience:

• 0 – 10 years of job-related experience desired
• Minimum 5 years of experience with FANUC robot programming

Skills / Knowledge:

• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint

Additional Information:

Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign). Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.