Robotics Engineer

Insight Global is looking for a Controls Engineer to support advanced manufacturing automation initiatives within a high-volume automotive environment. This position will be responsible for PLC and HMI programming, robot and vision system integration, startup and commissioning activities, and validation of automated manufacturing systems. The ideal candidate will have experience working with FANUC robots and CRX collaborative robots, machine vision systems, and automotive automation standards.

• Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and support PLC and HMI programs for automated manufacturing equipment and production systems.
• Program, configure, and optimize FANUC industrial robots and CRX collaborative robots (CRX
  30i preferred) for assembly, material handling, inspection, or process automation applications.
• Design, integrate, and validate machine vision systems for inspection, guidance, part verification, and process control.
• Perform sensor, I/O, and safety validation activities including troubleshooting field devices, safety circuits, interlocks, and network communications.
• Support equipment installation, startup, debugging, and commissioning activities at manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure automation systems comply with General Motors automation standards (GCCS/GCCH) and customer specifications.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, controls, quality, and maintenance teams to resolve production issues and improve equipment performance.
• Conduct system testing, FATs, SATs, and production readiness reviews prior to launch.
• Troubleshoot PLC, robot, vision, networking, and electrical issues to minimize downtime and support manufacturing operations.
• Create and maintain controls documentation including electrical schematics, I/O lists, safety validation reports, and operating procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, quality, reliability, and automation performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline; equivalent automation experience will also be considered
• 3+ years of experience supporting industrial automation, robotics, controls, or manufacturing systems
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming and HMI development
• Experience programming and troubleshooting FANUC robots, with preference for CRX collaborative robots
• Experience integrating and supporting machine vision systems
• Knowledge of industrial networking, sensors, actuators, safety relays, and distributed I/O systems
• Ability to support startup, commissioning, and launch activities in manufacturing environments
  
  Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills