Robotics Engineer

Michigan, USA

We are seeking talented and energetic individuals to join our growing team!

Greatness takes continuous evolution.

That's why we're bringing together relentless problem solvers, proven processes, and audacious thinkers. We are driving to become one unrivaled force in automation - pushing what's possible for ourselves and our customers.

One team. Any challenge.

Convergix is a global automation systems integrator that serves diverse end markets. We design, build, test, and integrate custom solutions to automate our customers’ operations with a focus on solving unique challenges that others struggle to address. As a team, we are on an improvement journey in pursuit of our vision: to become the ultimate trusted partner to our customers, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge with our passionate people, world renowned processes and diverse experience. If you want to join a team whose mission is to elevate the automation industry, we want to hear from you! Learn more about us: https://convergixautomation.com/

The Role

As a Robotics Engineer, you will collaborate with the Robotics Engineering Manager, Technical Leaders, and cross-functional teams to support meeting the vision of the Controls group with proving insight and ideas on improvements (processes, standards, best practices, and tools) that boost the team’s effectiveness and efficiency. This position reports to Robotics/R&D Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Develop robot programs offline for automation tasks.

Validate reach and check for potential interferences.

Collaborate with Controls Engineer to configure I/O and handshakes.

Initialize robots and load programs with supporting files.

Establish PLC communications with assistance from Controls Engineer.

Update frames, adjust positions, and manually step through programs.

Transition robots to automatic mode and bring them up to speed.

Run at production rate on the company floor for customer acceptance.

Travel to customer facility for installation, debugging, and speed optimization.

Run at production rate on customer’s floor for final acceptance.

Qualifications And Experience

Knowledge of PLC functions

Knowledge of Mechanical Design

Willing to learn cycle time analysis

Experience programming Fanuc, ABB, or Yaskawa robots

Willing to learn Robotic Simulation (Roboguide / Robot Studio / Motosim)

Exposure to CAD

Able to read electrical drawings

Strong communication and problem solving skills

Able to work in a team environment

Ability to interpret customer standards

Able to travel 30-40%

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.

Occasionally lifts or move up to 25 pounds.

Perks of Being Part of the Team

Here at CONVERGIX, we offer a generous compensation and benefits package including:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans

401K, including company match

Company-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage for you and your spouse/children

Company-paid short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid-time off and company-paid holidays

Profit Sharing

What does CONVERGIX value?

Our values are the foundation on which we build CONVERGIX; we adhere to these no matter what mountain we climb.

Integrity - Respect, Transparency, Commitment

Excellence - Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication

Passion - Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.

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