Title: Robot Programming Leader
Functional Area: Commissioning & Site

Description:

The Robot Programming Leader is responsible for leading a team of robot programming
technicians in programming, troubleshooting and optimizing robotic programs during the
integration and commissioning of industrial automation production systems. The role will lead
a team programming various industrial robots in applications such as Joining, Material
Handling, Vision, and Dispensing and will collaborate with team members of the Commissioning
& Site team and Engineering.

In this role the ideal candidate will act as a network and think innovatively while executing
the following responsibilities:

Lead Robot Programmers to develop robot programs for industrial automation systems,
Lead Robot Programmers to configure, start-up and debug Robot Network, I/O and Communication,
and the auxiliary robot equipment,
Lead Robot Programmers to validate and debug of robot path programs: Weld, Material Handling,
Maintenance, Tip Dress,
Lead the Robot Programming team to validate and debug of Safety features,
Guarantee system functionalities respecting cycle-time and product quality,
Create documentation compliant with the customer commissioning standard,
Deliver Customer training, and maintenance instructions,
Train new robot programming resources,
Direct relationship with the customer on site.

Reports to: Robot Programming Supervisor

Do you have what it takes?

Qualifications

This role is best suited for a candidate that possess the following qualifications:

Knowledge & Skills

Robot programming – Comau, Fanuc, ABB Kuka, and others
Automation concepts, software and robotic applications
Manufacturing Production processes
Electrical drawings and documentation
Planning robot programming work activities
Training robot programmers in robotic applications
Integrated process technologies
Technical reports creation

Physical Requirements

Flexible body motions, bending, standing, stooping, twisting and turning.
Able to stand for extended periods of time and maneuver in tight spaces around
machinery.
Use of arms, wrists and hands for twisting, turning, pulling and pushing.
Climbs and crawls on machinery/platform
Be able to lift and carry 20 lbs. as needed to move material required for robot
programming.

Qualifications

Education – Associate’s degree in Mechatronics, Automation or Electrical Engineering
Technology or applicable certification.
Experience: 3 - 4 years of robot programming experience in Body Assembly, Battery
Assembly, General Assembly, Logistics/Warehouse Automation or Powertrain Assembly
automation systems.
Success leading a team of robot programming technicians at customer’s plant.
Expertise in Robotics applications such as joining technologies (spot welding, mig
welding, laser welding, and adhesive joining systems, etc).
Ability and willingness to travel domestically (80%)

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