Robotics Engineer

Bridgman, Michigan, USA

Convergix Automation Solutions is a global automation systems integrator that designs, builds, tests, and integrates custom solutions to automate customers  operations, solving unique challenges with our experienced team.

We are seeking talented and energetic individuals to join our growing team. Our mission is to elevate the automation industry by combining relentless problem solving, proven processes, and audacious thinking to become the ultimate trusted partner for our customers.

As a Robotics Engineer, you will collaborate with the Robotics Engineering Manager, Technical Leaders, and cross-functional teams to support the vision of the Controls group by contributing ideas and improvements to processes, standards, best practices, and tools. This position reports to the Robotics/R&D Manager.

• Develop robot programs offline for automation tasks.
• Validate reach and check for potential interferences.
• Collaborate with the Controls Engineer to configure I/O and handshakes.
• Initialize robots and load programs with supporting files.
• Establish PLC communications with assistance from the 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 facilities for installation, debugging, and speed optimization.
• Run at production rate on the customer s floor for final acceptance.

• 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%

• 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 moves up to 25 pounds.

• 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

• 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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.

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