General Motors

Robot Plant Lead

General Motors$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or related degree plus 5 years experience, or 7 years relevant experience without a degree.
  • Expertise in Fanuc robot programming for various automotive applications.
  • Proven ability in robot simulation using Fanuc Robo guide.
  • Experience in troubleshooting hardware and software issues for Fanuc robots.
  • Familiarity with PLC Allen Bradley and Siemens HMI systems.

Responsibilities

  • Support integration and communication of new robotics equipment.
  • Ensure all plant robots are monitored under the ZDT system.
  • Manage software updates for all robots to the latest FANUC version.
  • Define specific robot applications and approve supplier designs.
  • Oversee project timelines from design buy-offs to production starts.
  • Participate in tool and cell installation inspections.
  • Review robot programs and ensure operational readiness prior to power on.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work policy with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote.
  • Opportunities for technical training and skill development.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Involvement in innovative robotics projects.
  • Potential for growth and advancement within the company.
Full Job Description
Job Description

DUTIES: Responsible to support the integration or communication of new equipment, related with robotics. Responsible for having all plant robots under ZDT system monitoring. Responsible for having all robots with latest FANUC software revision. Support Robotics activities in the different stages of the project. Lay out reviews with BIW. Define Specific robot applications and models. Provide feedback and approve reach range and pay load capacity for strategic supplier designs. Review project dates from design buy offs until the final SOR (start of regular production). Robotics design buy off. Define sequence of operation for all the robots involved in the automatic cells. After project design buy off, robot lead is in contact with strategic supplier robotic team to do the project Kick off. Follow with FANUC and commodity team, in Robot delivering to strategic supplier shops. Prior to power on, review with strategic supplier. Review with strategic supplier all robot resources (manpower) required to develop the project. Make sure robots arrive to strategic supplier on time and complete. In charge of manage lack of components due to damage or change on the process. Support plant maintenance Robotics team in buy offs and plant installation. Provide Technical direction to BIW and strategic suppliers on Robotics content in project reviews. Review robots are on shipping position, prior to power off the cell. Participate in field inspections during tools and cells installation. Fills all formats for power on readiness. Review all robots power on properly. Review all robots still have program, if not, they download latest program in storage system. Review all safeties, including DCDS on robots. Review robot interfering zones in all automatic cells. Review all robot programs works properly on each model. Review communications with PLC. Be sure all robot work in automatic. Review final operational buy off at Plant. Support maintenance skill trades in process sequence operation. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-Office, 2 Days Remote - Must be able to report to local office.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and five (5) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation. OR No degree and 7 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation. Experience must include: Experience with Fanuc robot basic and advanced programming for various automotive manufacturing and assembly application applications, including Spot welding, Dispense, Stud welding, Roller Hemming, and Laser roof welding. Experience with robot simulation (Fanuc Robo guide). Experience with Fanuc ZDT and DCS. Fanuc Robot programming and Troubleshooting (Hardware & Software) experience. Experience with

Fanuc Human safe robot programming and troubleshooting. Experience with Fanuc CNC programming / Trouble shooting (Hardware). Experience with Robot vision guidance systems setup, including Fanuc 3D vision, Matrox vision, Photo neo vision and Keyence vision. Experience with PLC Allen Bradly controls and SIMENS HMI.

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General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Founded
1908
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