Braze Cell Robotic Techinician

About this position

Department: Braze Reports To: Production Manager

About Vitesse: How we communicate, capture, and share information has not changed significantly in our lifetime—it has changed significantly in the last decade, even in the last year. From a vacationer checking email as they fly across the world to a U.S. military service member sharing critical observations across the battlefield, the ability to capture and transfer data over different platforms is an important part both of our everyday lives and the security of our country.

Whether on a geostationary satellite, a naval vessel, or a military jet, the mission‑critical solutions that we design and manufacture at Vitesse make our country and our world safer.

Through extensive technical expertise, Vitesse Systems optimizes the functionality of antenna and thermal management systems for the advancement of next‑generation Radar, Electronic Warfare, and C4I (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence) systems.

Vitesse Systems prides itself on the solutions we provide to our customers, as well as the incredible team of dedicated people we employ.

SUMMARY: We are seeking a skilled Robotic Technician to support, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize our automated brazing cell operations. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with industrial robotics, PLC/HMI integration, and database‑driven manufacturing systems. This role is responsible for ensuring reliable production performance, implementing process improvements, and supporting the integration of robotic systems with external manufacturing equipment and software platforms.

This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced automation technologies while supporting critical manufacturing operations and continuous improvement initiatives. Commitment to and support of the Company Core Values are key to success in this position.

• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain FANUC robotic systems used in automated brazing operations.
• Develop, modify, and optimize FANUC Tool Handling applications and robot programs.
• Configure and support communication between FANUC robots and external equipment, controls, and manufacturing systems.
• Develop and maintain Allen‑Bradley PLC and HMI applications using Studio 5000 and Factory Talk software platforms.
• Support integration between FANUC robot controllers, PLCs, HMIs, and peripheral equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, robotic, and control system issues to minimize downtime.
• Manage and maintain recipe storage and retrieval systems using Ignition and SQL Server databases.
• Assist with commissioning, testing, and validation of automation equipment and process improvements.
• Perform preventative maintenance on robotic and automated systems.
• Document programming changes, troubleshooting activities, and system improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to improve system reliability, quality, and efficiency.
• Independently operate equipment in an efficient and safe manner while meeting required quality standards.
• Follow Company personnel and product safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Uphold the company’s core values.
• Other duties as assigned.

• This position is a lead but no direct supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Successful accomplishment of duties and responsibilities may require the following:

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Robotics, Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting FANUC robots, including Tool Handling applications.
• Experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs, Studio 5000, and HMI development/troubleshooting.
• Experience integrating robotic systems with PLCs, HMIs,…