Senior Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Robotics Programming with strong hands‑on experience in ABB industrial robot programming and troubleshooting
. This role will provide technical support and leadership for robotic automation systems supporting engine assembly, testing, and paint operations
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The ideal candidate will have strong experience with ABB Robot Studio, ABB robot controllers, robotic program optimization, commissioning, PLC integration, and shop‑floor troubleshooting
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• Program, configure, troubleshoot, and commission ABB industrial robots and robotic work cells
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• Develop, modify, debug, and optimize ABB robot programs.
• Provide hands‑on shop‑floor troubleshooting for production‑critical robotic systems.
• Diagnose and resolve downtime related to robots, controls, tooling, sensors, cabling, and automation equipment.
• Integrate robotic systems with PLCs, vision systems, sensors, conveyors, tooling, safety systems, and peripheral equipment
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• Work closely with PLC/Controls Engineers to identify root causes and implement permanent solutions.
• Optimize robot configurations, including harnesses, cabling, and end‑of‑arm tooling (EOAT).
• Support robotic system validation, testing, startup, and commissioning.
• Drive improvements in cycle time, OEE, equipment reliability, safety, and product quality
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• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring robotic and manufacturing issues.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, troubleshooting documentation, training materials, and operating procedures.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Controls, Quality, Maintenance, Product Engineering, and Production teams.

• 5+ years of industrial robotics and manufacturing automation experience
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• Extensive hands‑on experience with ABB industrial robot programming and troubleshooting
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• Strong knowledge of ABB Robot Studio and ABB robot controller platforms.
• Experience developing, modifying, debugging, and optimizing robotic programs.
• Strong robotic troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience integrating robots with PLCs
  , including Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent.
• Understanding of robot interfaces with sensors, tooling, conveyors, safety systems, and peripheral equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting robot hardware, including harnesses, cabling, and EOAT
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• Strong manufacturing process and continuous improvement knowledge.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, production‑critical environment.
• Comfortable maintaining a strong shop‑floor presence
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• Vision‑guided robotics and automated inspection.
• Robotic commissioning and new production‑line startup.
• Arc welding, material handling, assembly, machine tending, or paint robotics.
• Industrial networking and communication protocols.
• High‑volume manufacturing experience.
• Automotive, engine, heavy‑equipment, or similar manufacturing experience.