Robotics-Driven Process Engineer; MedTech Casting

At-a-Glance:
Are you ready to build your career by joining a multi-national medtech company? If so, our client is hiring a Technical Process Engineer.Position Type:

• Contract
• On-Site

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in investment casting manufacturing.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting ABB robotic systems using RAPID.
• Knowledge of PLCs and ladder logic.
• Proven track record in leading technical projects and delivering results.

• Strong understanding of robotic manufacturing processes, process development, automation, process control, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, customer specifications, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with 3D CAD software, preferably Unigraphics.

• Experience with robotic grinding, material removal processes, or automated finishing operations.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience.

• Provide technical leadership for robotic programming and process development supporting the manufacture of Equiaxed and Directionally Solidified investment castings.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize robotic programs for shell and ACME robotic grinding operations, ensuring compliance and driving continuous process improvements.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with internal standards, customer specifications, and quality requirements.
• Monitor critical process controls and lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for process and product nonconformities.
• Develop and optimize robotic grinding methods, tooling strategies, and process parameters to improve quality, cycle time, and operational efficiency.
• Support capital equipment and automation projects, including equipment specification, technical requirements development, installation, commissioning, validation, and production implementation.
• Develop technical requirements and engineering specifications for new robotic and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with Part Engineering, Process Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to implement best practices and support production objectives.
• Support new product introduction activities through process development, programming validation, and production readiness activities.
• Evaluate process performance using data analysis and implement improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standards, work instructions, and training materials.
• Provide technical support and training for robotic programming, robotic grinding, and manufacturing processes.
• Serve as a backup programmer for CNC and EDM operations as required.