ROBOTICS / AUTOMATION ENGINEER

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Houston, TX, USA
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Junior
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Automation
The Role
Design, program, test and implement robotic and automation equipment for manufacturing lines. Plan data acquisition, integrate vision systems, troubleshoot electrical/mechanical issues, develop SOPs, source equipment, train staff, and collaborate with engineering and global teams to improve productivity.
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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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2 years of directly related robotics or manufacturing engineering experience
  • Master's degree in Robotics or Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience with PLC, Industrial PC/IPC, servo systems, safety circuits, electrical troubleshooting and control maintenance
  • Mechanical knowledge of modules, cylinders, transmission components, fixtures, lifting/transfer mechanisms, and mechanical maintenance
  • Experience with Maglev systems and AGV design and operation
  • Experience with vision systems including AOI cameras, lighting, lenses, calibration, and vision alignment
  • AutoCAD, Visio, SAP, and Six Sigma knowledge
  • Data acquisition architecture planning and equipment data read/write implementation
  • Contract manufacturing experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, analytical, problem solving and prioritization skills
  • Ability to function independently, multitask, and remain flexible in a dynamic work environment
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