Senior Robot Programmer

Automation Technician III

Mentor Automation Technician level I-III members as well as Weld Technicians

Ability to execute with proficiency all duties and responsibilities requirements of Automation technician III

Follow all safety procedures and protocols while servicing or maintaining equipment

Demonstrate advanced level proficiency in troubleshooting using electrical / mechanical prints

Use electrical system knowledge and electrical schematics / prints to troubleshoot electrical components and circuits (Connecting circuit breakers, transformers, or other components in a junction box or panel). Perform tasks at an intermediate level with electrician supervision:
Wiring harnesses, Drive systems, Relays, Boards Motors

Modify and perform intermediate programming tasks of robots in all robotic applications

Perform basic offline programming using RoboCAD/Robot Studio. TCP Verification, I/O Simulation, Move Creation/Modification, Zone Setups

Intermediate weld troubleshooting for all welding applications (drawn arc, GMAW, resistance welding, projection welding, Pneumatic systems, etc.)

Use the following equipment safely at an advanced level:
Hand measuring tools, Multi meters, Amp meters, Welding current meter, Digital force gauge, Micro-Ohm meter

Fixture adjustments - minor shim moves on processes based off of manufacture details (with guidance from a Weld Maintenance Mechanic III or Manufacturing Engineer)

Understanding of shimming processes

Setup and troubleshoot Poke Yoke systems and applications

Automation Technician IV must demonstrate competency in (2) of the below specialties: PLC Programming, Intermediate PLC programming (add sensor & change sequence), Strong understanding of ladder logic and intermediate level ability to troubleshoot issues through a PLC, Program Panel View (HMI), Troubleshoot/ Setup I/O blocks, Search, cross reference, and edit a program, Troubleshoot HMI system, Load program, Replace components (i.e., logical module, screen, etc.),

Replace system, set IP address, set system name, Troubleshoot Valve Stacks, Intermediate robot programming methods, Load , Gun Tuning, Adding system components (i.e., add valves/ I/O blocks)

Program robot offline (write routines)

Setup / troubleshoot issues with tool changers

Setup / troubleshoot issues with external axes

TCP creation and verification (experience with ABB Bullseye system is a plus)

Creating offset positions

Replace motors, resolvers, serial pulse coders

Intermediate Weld Troubleshooting

If needed, rebuild or reload schedules. Make changes as directed by Weld Engineers using RAFT

Emhart DA schedule changes as directed by Weld Engineers

Conduct preventive maintenance activities on specialty equipment

MIG weld schedule changes as directed by Weld Engineers

Cap / Electrode studies and weld validation

Calibrate squeeze force on spot weld guns

Troubleshoot Drawn Arc Stud Welding issues as well as basic programming

Troubleshoot/ setup projection welds

Working knowledge of Miyachi Weld Tester

Must be willing to travel