Braze Cell Robotics Technician

Salary: $97,000 - 137,000 per year Requirements:

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in robotics, automation, electrical engineering technology, mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting FANUC robots, including Tool Handling applications.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, Studio 5000, and HMI development and troubleshooting.
• Experience integrating robotic systems with PLCs, HMIs, and external manufacturing equipment.
• Working knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP.
• Strong diagnostic ability in electrical controls, automation systems, and robotics.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting automated brazing, welding, or thermal processing equipment.
• Experience with Ignition SCADA and SQL Server database administration or development.
• Knowledge of manufacturing recipe management and data collection systems.
• Experience with vision systems, sensors, and industrial automation integration.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability in a changing work environment with competing priorities.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures while working with minimal supervision.
• High school diploma or GED, or 1 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to speak and understand basic safety and manufacturing instructions.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical operations with decimals, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to use common-sense reasoning to follow detailed instructions and solve straightforward problems.
• Authorization to work in the United States and eligibility for any required U.S. government authorizations related to export control regulations.

• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain FANUC robotic systems used in automated brazing operations.
• Develop, modify, and improve FANUC Tool Handling applications and robot programs.
• Set up and support communication between FANUC robots, external equipment, controls, and manufacturing systems.
• Develop and maintain Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI applications using Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk.
• Support integration across robot controllers, PLCs, HMIs, and peripheral equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, robotic, and control system issues to reduce downtime.
• Manage recipe storage and retrieval systems using Ignition and SQL Server databases.
• Assist with commissioning, testing, and validation of automation equipment and process enhancements.
• Carry out preventative maintenance on robotic and automated systems.
• Record programming changes, troubleshooting work, and system improvements.
• Work with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to strengthen reliability, quality, and efficiency.
• Operate equipment efficiently and safely while meeting quality standards.
• Follow company personnel and product safety requirements.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.
• Uphold our core values.
• Complete other assigned duties as needed.
• Work effectively with employees across all levels.
• Complete assignments within the managers timeframe.
• Remain flexible for changing hours and overtime, including evenings and weekends.
• Manage a fast-paced environment and multiple projects at the same time.

• Ethernet
• Support
• PLC
• Robotics
• SQL
• C++
• ERP
• Exposed
• Security

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We are Vitesse Systems, an on-site employer in Clinton, MA, where this full-time, hourly, non-exempt position supports our Braze department and reports to the Production Manager. We design and manufacture mission-critical solutions that help make our country and world safer, with technical expertise focused on antenna and thermal management systems for next-generation Radar, Electronic Warfare, and C4I systems. This role is part of a dedicated team working with advanced automation technologies in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with a strong emphasis on quality, safety, continuous improvement, transparency, and collaboration.

last updated 36 week of 2026