Sr. Welding Engineer

AUTOKINITON; Grand Ledge (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

AUTOKINITON is seeking a robotics maintenance engineer to oversee robotic process changes, troubleshoot complex issues, and lead safety and efficiency improvements in the plant. This role reports to the Engineering Manager and collaborates with Welding, Controls, and Engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in robotics, strong programming skills, and robotics certifications. Facility-based position with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or 5+ years of related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on robotics experience with integration preferred.
• Certifications in robotics (programming, mechanical, electrical) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate robotic process changes and improvements in the Plant.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and program-related robotic issues.
• Perform audits on robotic equipment and programs as required.
• Ensure adherence to robotic safety procedures and setup.
• Develop robotics training programs for maintenance and support staff.
• Monitor line cycle time and machine process time in the line.
• Develop and execute process changes with cross-functional teams.
• Perform basic to advanced programming and PLC troubleshooting as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Robotics systems

Programming

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FANUC

Motoman

Nachi

ABB

PLC programming

Job description

AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe. Our core value, “We, not I,” reflects our commitment to collaboration, integrity, and shared success. We cultivate a workplace where independent thinking is encouraged, and every associate plays a vital role in our progress.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate all robotic process changes and improvement activities including robotic back-ups in the Plant.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and program-related robotic issues, including auxiliary equipment.
• Performs audits to robotic equipment and programs as required.
• Completes responsibility in robotic safety procedures and setup.
• Provide guidance on preventative maintenance procedures for robots.
• Monitor line cycle time and directly responsible for machine process time in the line.
• Develop the robotics training program for maintenance/support employees and administer testing as required.
• Develop and execute process changes for processes with support from cross functional team.
• Perform basic, intermediate, and high-level programming as required.
• Performs PLC troubleshooting/programming, as necessary.
• Develop continuous improvement activities within a multi-disciplinary team.
• This role is part of Engineering Team (Welding Engineers, Controls Engineers, and Engineering Coordinator all reporting to the Engineering Manager.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Education: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or five years plus related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on related experience required, previous integration experience preferred. Extensive knowledge of robotic systems and processes (MIG welding, spot welding, material handling, drawn arc, etc.…). Ability to write programs from scratch, background edit, and perform touch-ups. Ability to calibrate robots, specifically, single axis or full zero master.
• Certifications/Licenses: Certifications in robotics (programming, mechanical, electrical, FANUC, Motoman, Nachi and/or ABB) preferred.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel. Ability to understand and configure robot I/O (Digital, Group, User, Safety). Ability to modify and setup User and Tool Frames, TCP, and/or Payload.