Full-Time

Robotics Engineer

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Challenge Manufacturing

1,001-5,000 employees

Global Tier 1 automotive structures supplier

Automotive & Transportation

Senior

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Required Skills

AutoCAD

Requirements

5 years' experience with Fanuc and/or ABB (UAF a plus)
Firm knowledge of Industry standards NFPA/NEC and UL
AutoCAD experience
Must be a Self-Starter and work with minimal supervision + for PLC experience
Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Develop robot launch documentation
Manage robot issues in launch phase
Robot audit lead
Robot technical consultant in design reviews
Document lessons learned in the field
Develop and submit verbiage to be added in machine standards
Enforce machine standards in launched programs
Maintain R&D lab robots
Continuously test Challenge standard equipment in all possible scenarios
Apply field lessons learned in lab robots
Develop robot related drawing sets to be used in launch
Distribute robot lab examples
Test new equipment that interacts with robots

Who We Are:

Challenge is a leading employee-owned tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry. Challenge fosters a culture of collaboration, diversity, and innovation. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry experts allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do every day and they are the true driving force in our operations.

Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!

Challenge is #EmployeeOwned and #QualityDriven ! We are #OneChallenge !

Who We Want:

Responsible for the development of robot software & hardware standardization. Responsible for communicating these standards to machine builders and to Challenge Manufacturing production facilities. Assist with implementation of the standards, and audit adherence to them.

When and Where:

This is a 1st Shift/8:30AM-5PM M-F position located at our Plant in Holland, MI.

What You’ll Do:

Launch
1. Develop robot launch documentation
2. Manage robot issues in launch phase
3. Robot audit lead
4. Robot technical consultant in design reviews
  1. Provide RIA robot safety standards knowledge
  2. Provide robot hardware and software capabilities expertise

Machine Standards
1. Document lessons learned in the field
2. Develop and submit verbiage to be added in machine standards
3. Enforce machine standards in launched programs

R & D
1. Maintain R&D lab robots
2. Continuously test Challenge standard equipment in all possible scenarios
3. Apply field lessons learned in lab robots
4. Develop robot related drawing sets to be used in launch
5. Distribute robot lab examples
6. Test new equipment that interacts with robots
  1. To gain new functionality
  2. To react on phased out equipment

What You Need to Have:

5 years’ experience with Fanuc and/or ABB (UAF a plus)
Firm knowledge of Industry standards NFPA/NEC and UL
AutoCAD experience
Must be a Self-Starter and work with minimal supervision + for PLC experience
Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

What We Offer:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life, Voluntary Life and LTD, Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Challenge Manufacturing

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Challenge Manufacturing stands out as a prime employer within the automotive industry due to its leadership in deploying advanced manufacturing technologies and high-speed progressive stamping. The company excels in ensuring quality production through automated assembly and various welding techniques, affirming its position as a top Tier 1 supplier. This focus on cutting-edge technology and quality control makes it a highly desirable workplace for those passionate about automotive manufacturing and engineering excellence.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$100M

Headquarters

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Founded

1981

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 6%

1 year growth

↑ 32%

2 year growth

↑ 41%