Lead Automation Engineer at Peninsula Plastics Company Inc – Pontiac, Michigan

Description:

The Lead Automation Engineer is responsible for mentoring and guiding the Robotics team across various projects. This role also involves providing support to the Production team by programming ABB robotics systems, developing procedural documentation, and designing and building mechanical fixturing and tooling. All activities are performed in coordination with the operation of rotary Thermoforming equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating departmental goals with first and second shift team members
• Write and modify robot programs
• Design and build robot cell fixturing
• Design and build EOAT
• Simulate robot systems
• Develop technical documentation
• Make necessary changes to achieve cycle time
• Document all changes to robot programs, fixtures and EOATs
• Program PLC's, robots, motion systems, and vision systems
• Set up communication with the PLC and peripheral equipment
• Robot zone setup
• Robot I/O Configuration
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

• Associates or Bachelor of Science in related field, or equivalent years of work experience
• Able to work independently on projects and as a member of a team
• Great motivational and people skills
• Must be self-motivated
• Must be willing to learn new things
• Ability to think outside the box
• Ability to read and understand Electrical and Pneumatic prints
• Exposure to ABB industrial robots, Rockwell/AB controls, HMI's sensors, and vision systems
• Troubleshooting experience with PLC programs
• Proficient with Robotic Path Teaching
• Extensive experience with Robot Studio and SolidWorks greatly preferred
• Works well with a variety of different people from diverse backgrounds
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
• Motivated and passionate about working with people and overcoming challenges

Benefits:

• Starting Pay: $60,000 – 80,000.00 (based on experience)
• Medical, Dental Reimbursement, Vision, Life Insurance, and more offered after 30 days
• 401K with Company match 50% up to 6%
• Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Days, etc.
• Paid Travel and Mileage Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities