Sr. Welding Engineer

AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe. Our core value, “We, not I,” reflects our commitment to collaboration, integrity, and shared success. We cultivate a workplace where independent thinking is encouraged, and every associate plays a vital role in our progress.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate all robotic process changes and improvement activities including robotic back-ups in the Plant.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and program-related robotic issues, including auxiliary equipment.
• Performs audits to robotic equipment and programs as required.
• Completes responsibility in robotic safety procedures and setup.
• Provide guidance on preventative maintenance procedures for robots.
• Monitor line cycle time and directly responsible for machine process time in the line.
• Develop the robotics training program for maintenance/support employees and administer testing as required.
• Develop and execute process changes for processes with support from cross functional team.
• Perform basic, intermediate, and high-level programming as required.
• Performs PLC troubleshooting/programming, as necessary.
• Develop continuous improvement activities within a multi-disciplinary team.
• This role is part of Engineering Team (Welding Engineers, Controls Engineers, and Engineering Coordinator all reporting to the Engineering Manager.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Education : Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or five years plus related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience : Minimum of 5 years of hands-on related experience required, previous integration experience preferred. Extensive knowledge of robotic systems and processes (MIG welding, spot welding, material handling, drawn arc, etc.…). Ability to write programs from scratch, background edit, and perform touch-ups. Ability to calibrate robots, specifically, single axis or full zero master.
• Certifications/Licenses : Certifications in robotics (programming, mechanical, electrical, FANUC, Motoman, Nachi and/or ABB) preferred.
• Computer Skills : Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel. Ability to understand and configure robot I/O (Digital, Group, User, Safety). Ability to modify and setup User and Tool Frames, TCP, and/or Payload.