Robotic Technical Specialist - Leeds, AL

Job OverviewA hands-on shop floor-based technical specialist role.  Provide program development and fixture/tooling design for various casting, metal fabrication, and welding applications. Oversee and troubleshoot daily manufacturing processes while pursuing continuous improvement in areas such as scrap reduction and productivity increases while minimizing cost.  Processes will include, but not be limited to, the following areas:  robotic grinding, robotic welding, CNC robotic grinding, CNC part loading.

A Day In The Life Design fixtures and tooling necessary to hold and pick materials for loading, grinding, and welding operations.

Develop programs to move, position, and process parts within the robot cells.

Perform studies to optimize process times and reduce waste in robotic cell operation.

Through the use of lean engineering tools, design and optimize manufacturing processes for the improvement of existing products and the introduction of new ones.

Develop, implement and manage scrap reduction initiatives.

Create new standard work instructions and documentation as process changes dictate.

Examines materials and products at various stages of processing to ensure they conform to specifications.

Observes machines and equipment for malfunction and works in tandem with maintenance team to troubleshoot issues.

Assist in developing and implementing cost reduction initiatives through continuous improvement (kaizen) events

Keep up to date with current and developing trends at national and international level manufacturing trends and technology.

What will help you thrive in this role?

AS Degree in Robotics, Automation, or equivalent experience

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering floor-support role.

Continuous improvement and lean experience in a manufacturing environment would be helpful

Experience with the maintenance of robotic equipment

Knowledge of foundry castings, grinding, welding or fabrication

Fixture/part holding design experience3D Modeling (Inventor preferred)3D Printing experience

Fanuc Robotics Programming – Required Fanuc CNC Programming – Preferred but not requiredABB Robotic Programming – Preferred but not required

Hubbell Incorporated Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the…