ROBOTICS / AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Foxconn Industrial Internet

$80K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Master's preferred.
  • 2 years of relevant experience in robotics or manufacturing engineering.
  • Proficiency in electrical controls, including PLC and industrial PC systems.
  • Experience with mechanical components and automation systems.
  • Knowledge of design tools such as AutoCAD and Visio.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills essential.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Build, configure, test, and implement robotic systems and automation equipment.
  • Program robotics and troubleshoot mechanical issues as they arise.
  • Design software systems to effectively control robotic operations.
  • Collaborate with industrial engineers to develop fully automated production lines.
  • Plan data acquisition architectures for efficient equipment operation.
  • Source production equipment by negotiating with vendors and understanding design specifications.
  • Conduct research on robotic mechanisms to improve their operation and performance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training opportunities for upskilling in robotics and automation.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in automation and robotics.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the engineering team.
  • Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic work setting.
Full Job Description
Job Description:
This position is responsible for designing manufacturing robotics and implementing automation processes for customer products.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Building, configuring, testing and implement robots or automation equipments.
  • Capability on robotics programming and equipment/machine analyzing, troubleshooting, repair and development.
  • Designing software systems to control robotics.
  • Work closely with IE to implement automation processes to make a fully automated production line.
  • Data acquisition architecture planning for automation equipment. Responsible for equipment data read and write for fast and intelligently switching.
  • Work with vendors to source production equipment per designs.
  • Performing research into the design, operation and performance of robotic mechanism components or systems
  • Develop and maintain detailed work instructions/SOP (standard operation procedures) for automated equipments/machines.
  • Serving as technical support for the robotic systems.
  • Provide job and equipment training to trainers and other production personnel.
  • Work within Engineering team and with other functional teams to reduce cycle-time, cost down activity and resolve manufacturing issues in a timely fashion.
  • Work with global team on site improvement to increase productivity and precision levels thru automation projects.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Electrical Controls - PLC, industrial PC / IPC, servo systems, safety circuits, electrical circuits, electrical troubleshooting, program control, and electrical control maintenance.
  • Mechanical - Modules, cylinders, transmission components, fixtures, lifting and transfer mechanisms, structural maintenance, mechanical adjustment, and replacement of worn parts.
  • Automation - Experience with Maglev systems and AGV design and operation
  • Vision Systems - AOI cameras, light sources, lenses, vision calibration, image parameter settings, vision alignment, and vision equipment maintenance.
  • Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
  • Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
  • AutoCAD, Visio, SAP, and Six Sigma knowledge required.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving and prioritization skills.
  • Proven ability to function independently and multi-task.
  • Must have ability to remain flexible in a dynamic work environment.

Education and Experience:
  • Minimum Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2 years of directly related robotics, or manufacturing engineering experience.
  • Master degree in Robotics or Mechanical Engineering is a plus.
  • Contract manufacturing experience is a plus.

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