Sr. Robotics Engineer

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.

What You’ll Do:

• Performs all duties necessary to ensure that robotic performance meets the needs of internal and external customers.
• Ensure that CMC robotic performance standards are documented and communicated to production plants and machine builders / suppliers.
• Conducts audits to ensure that practices are standardized from location to location (including integrators)

Software:

• Update/develop code for all common applications used within Challenge
• Integration with process controllers
  • Graphical interfaces
  • Bitmap structure
• Safemove/DCS programming
• Firmware/Baseware management
• Path programming/optimization

Hardware:

• Define specifications for new robots:
  • Robot type
  • Controller details
  • Dress pack details

When and Where:

This will be a7 AM- 4:30 PM M-F position located at our Plant in Pontiac, MI. 

What You Need to Have:

• Associates degree in Robotics/electronics engineering technology or related field.
• 5 years’ experience with ABB and Fanuc robot programming
  • Developing code in both an offline environment, and via the teach pendant
• Equivalent combination of education/experience can be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics/electronics engineering technology or related field preferred
• 5+ years’ experience with ABB and Fanuc programming preferred
• Familiarity with automotive welding applications preferred
• In addition to ABB & Fanuc; Competency with other robot manufacturers:
  • Kuka
  • Nachi
  • Motoman
• Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.
• Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress.
• Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers.
• Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities.
• Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.
• Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity.
• Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge.
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.
• Creative Thinking: Effective problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Attention to Detail: Able to manage project details to ensure perfect quality in work output.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Teamwork Skills: Able to work collaboratively with different team members and different levels of the organization (internal and external)
• Computer Modeling: Able to utilize computer aided modeling to ensure that workout meets the needs of the customer (internal and external)