BIW Tooling/Fixture Designer - Process Simulation

Job Title: BIW Tooling/Fixture Designer - Process Simulation

Work Location: Southfield, MI, 48033

Duration: 2 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Payrate:$ 30.00 - 35.00/hr.

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The Client is an Italian multinational company based in Turin, Italy and is part of automaker Stellantis. The Client is an integrated company in the industrial automation field with an international network of 9 manufacturing plants, 6 facilities dedicated to the development of products and technologies, 5 establishments focused on digital skills and technologies, that span 13 countries and employ 4,000 people.

Job description:

Main areas of responsibilities:

• Feasibility study and process engineering
• Define the Robotics and Human operation in the 3D environment.
• Equipment selection (robots, conveyors, tool, etc.) & placement of equipment.
• Tool validation to check feasibility.
• Develop 3D layout for the robotic simulation.
• Develop reach studies and paths with customer required spec/attributes.
• Preparing 3D models using CAD software’s
• Develop kinematics of 3D models and weld guns
• Weld/Joint distribution, gun selection, gun sectioning,
• Technology process path distribution (sealing, arc weld, …)
• Validation of processes in work cells / stations
• Simulate Robot moves to verify cycle time, reachability, and feasibility.
• Ensure compliance with safety and ergonomic regulations.
• Whole Sim cell cycle time, verified with RSC and correct tooling / controls sequence.
• Develop off-line complete robot programs with multiple robot brands (Comau, Kuka, ABB, Fanuc…).
• Validate the cycle time of each station/line. Optimize robot programs and find solutions in case of cycle time issues.
• Development of robot OLP’s to verify reachability of all process and service position.
• Develop robot programs using teach pendant of the major robot brands.
• Download a complete offline robot program. In native Robot language.
• Configure Robot Controller Simulation (RCS) in the simulation software.
• Validate the cycle time defined in the cycle diagrams.
• Generate a precise evaluation of the cycle time through a detailed cycle simulation.
• Optimize weld distribution to improve the cycle time.
• Apply robot signal logic with SW and VC team.

Skills:

• Interacting with stakeholder (Customers, System Engineer, project team) to get project input details.
• Development according to customer prescribed documentation and specification.
• Support Reviews with Customer.
• Development of technical documentation for the projects executed.
• Run Swept Volumes for Robot per Customer Requirements.
• Verify the feasibility of solutions and processes. Find and solve issues before the manufacturing phase.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Feasibility study
• Line Layout planning
• Basics of Robot application
• Safety standards Customer, OSHA, NIOSH
• Good understanding of IO, transfer of information between Robot and PLC
• Mechanical understanding of industrial equipment and machinery
• Demonstrated ability to solve engineering problems.
• Good understanding of robot program flow and basic programming theories and languages Experience in at least one of the major 3D Modeling tools (NX, Catia, Solidworks, others…) and the ability to quickly self-learn any of the remaining.
• Experience in at least one of the major 3D Simulation tools (Process Simulate, Delmia, Robcad, others…) and the ability to quickly self-learnany of the remaining.
• Proficient with at least one or more of major product/brand (Comau, ABB, Kuka, Fanuc, Motoman, Kawasaki, other…).
• May be required to retrieve backups from production robots and extract relevant information or upload programs to simulation tools with minimal support.
• Required to develop OLP programs from simulations and ensure that they work in actual robots with minimal support.
• Hands on experience processing for at least one or more of the Automation technology processes (Spot Welding, Arc Welding, Sealer/Dispense, Riveting, Palletization, Robotic Material, Handling, Paint, …)
• Ability to create well-written, concise technical reports discussing project results as well as create professional documents/videos from simulations that illustrate concepts. Knowledge of Microsoft Office tool (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, …) or equivalent tool for word processing, calculation, presentation Behavioral Competencies
• Leadership and Site Support experience
• Identifies and analyses information to make decisions and solve problems. Proficient Software Required: Process Simulate (siemens) NX & AutoCAD Microsoft (Excel)
• Ability to work independently and within teams
• Ability to travel domestically (5-20%) and internationally as project needs¿ may require for technical support

Education:

• 5+ years Mechanical Design and Engineering experience in Powertrain or Associates Degree in Mechanical Technology or equivalent experience

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportuity employer supporting workforce diversity.