Automation / Robotics Engineer - Welding Robotics

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Maintenace Manager PL Secondary GIS Europe

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Responsibilities

• Programming and optimizing motion trajectories for welding robots.
• Selecting and configuring process parameters.
• Monitoring the quality of robot-welded joints and eliminating welding defects.
• Programming, configuring, and commissioning ABB industrial robots.
• Integrating software with end-effectors (grippers, welding heads) and working with ABB RobotStudio.
• Configuring industrial communication networks, including PROFINET / PROFIsafe.
• Diagnosing errors in robots and controllers.
• Performing backups, restoring system configurations, and modifying system settings.
• Providing support in troubleshooting issues on operational production workstations.
• Collaborating with the Production, Quality, Health and Safety, and Maintenance departments.

Requirements

• A university degree in Engineering, preferably in Automation and Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Knowledge of ABB robot programming.
• Experience integrating robots with Siemens PLC control systems.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols, e.g. PROFINET and PROFIsafe.
• Professional experience in a similar position.
• Analytical thinking, creativity, good communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage one's own workload.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of technical drawings.

Nice to Have

• Practical knowledge of welding processes (an International Welding Engineer (IWE) or International Welding Technologist (IWT) qualification is an advantage).
• Knowledge of welding standards (e.g. EN ISO 5817 – quality levels for imperfections in fusion-welded joints).
• Familiarity with Autodesk Inventor 3D, and SolidWorks.
• English language skills at a communicative level.
• Category B driving licence.
• Experience working with ABB IRC5 / OmniCore controllers.

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