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Form of workRequired Duties: Must be able to work in a professional engineering team-based environment. Engineering teams are responsible for the programming of automated robot systems for customer applications and processes. Duties may include and are not limited to detailed robot programming, offline programming, virtual commissioning, system commissioning, onsite support, internal/external training, and technical consultation. This position may require 100% travel. The candidate must be willing to perform hands on robot programming on the customer’s floor.
Candidates must also possess the following traits:
• Logical thinker
• Problem solver
• Organized
• Detailed oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (English language required)
• Self-motivated
• Strong leadership skills
• Team player
• Innovative regarding new processes and development aids
• Budget and deadline aware
• Must be willing to travel
• Must be willing to work long hours on various shift models
Responsibilities:
The following lists are general responsibilities that may vary from customer to customer.
Automation skills
• Basic knowledge of designing programming simulation and testing automated machinery.
• Ability to read controls hardware drawings and mechanical sequence of operations.
• Basic electrical, pipefitting and mechanical building knowledge would be a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot manifold, water saver and other peripherals and configure them to communicate with the robot.
• Understanding of safe robot concepts ex. DCS for Fanuc.
• Mechanical engineering skills including dynamics and kinematics
Manufacturing Process
• Spot Welding
• MIG Welding
• MH
• Seal/Adhesive
• Hemming
• Laser Welding/Brazing
• Nut runner
• Vision
Programming skills
• Tool Center Point
• User Frame
• Configuration
• Continuous motion
• Motion types
• Cartesian coordinates
• Knowledge of basic motion programming languages
Robot programming experience on 2 or more different robot controllers, KUKA is a must:
• FANUC
o RJ3
• ABB
o S4CPlus
o IRC5
• KUKA
o KRC2
o KRC4
• COMAU
o C5G
• NACHI
o AX Spot
o AW Spot
• KAWASAKI
• MOTOMAN
General Programming skills a plus
• Visual Basic; C; Assembly; C #; C ++; Pascal; Python; Java; XML/HTML
Computer skills
• MS Office - Advanced skills of MS Excel
• SharePoint
• Basic knowledge in project management Tools
• CSV
Industrial Communication
Configuration, setup, troubleshooting and protocol analysis of the following interfaces:
Ethernet-IP
• Produced/Consumed model
• CIP messaging
• RPI
• Generic Ethernet Module
• Add-On-Profiles
DeviceNet
• Baud rate and effects on network lengths and number of nodes
• Routing, critical distances, drop lengths, terminations, etc.
• Proper bonding and grounding concepts.
• Using test equipment
ControlNet
• Scheduling
• Routing, critical distances, drop lengths, terminations, etc.
ProfiNet
• Naming
• Node limitations
• PN/PN
• Network testing
• Protocol testing
ProfiBus
• Naming
• Node limitations
• DP/DP
• Network testing
• Protocol testing
Additional skills
- Simulation Software - Siemens Process Simulate (RobCAD)
- Offline Programming on Siemens PS
- Auto debug on Siemens PS
- Offline Program upload
- Maintain strong lines of communication internally and with the customer
- Create or modify software files as needed
- Work with the simulation department for solutions and to eliminate foreseeable issues
- Ability to run a finished assembly line with minimal to no help
- Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally
Education and Experience:
- Community college Diploma or higher, in the field of Automation or Robotics
- One to three years’ experience in related Robotics Field
Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:
All employees have the responsibility to work in a safe manner and report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner.
- Work in compliance with divisional health, safety, and environmental procedures
- Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
- Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts
- Report defect in any equipment or protective device
- Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
- Attend all required health, safety, and environmental training
- Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
- Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
- Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running, or rough and boisterous conduct
Join the Winning Team at PA Solutions, Inc. (a global division of ATS Automation). We help exceptional customers automate their manufacturing as Tooling System Integrators. We work with Global OEM's/Tier suppliers supporting transportation and aerospace industries. Take your place among the best in the business and grow your career with PA Solutions, Inc. Join an environment where a passion for innovation is combined with an uncompromised commitment to quality. PA Solutions, Inc. offers a superior benefits package designed with you in mind! If you would like to automate your future, check us out and be a part of our unprecedented growth!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations.
