Wabash · 23 hours ago
Engineer, Robotic Automation
Lafayette, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWabash is a company focused on innovative engineering solutions, and they are seeking a Robotics Automation Engineer to provide leadership in robotic applications within their manufacturing organization. The role involves testing new technologies, establishing best practices, and optimizing maintenance processes to enhance operational efficiency.
Industrial EngineeringLogisticsManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
SME for Fanuc and Kawasaki Robotics, providing engineering, programming, service, training, support and vendor supervision
Support the development of Engineering Best Practices and Engineering Standards for robotic application development
Participate in cross-functional teams within manufacturing, quality, and other business units when developing new robotic applications
Develop capabilities in robotics and PLC programming to effectively troubleshoot design and/or functional issues
Support the effective design and deployments of robotic technologies by working in multi-disciplinary teams within manufacturing, quality, and other business units
Be a champion for safety, compliance, and quality best practices when delivering robotic applications to manufacturing sites
Provide technical mentoring to controls engineers related to the deployment and utilization of robotic technologies, including serving as a Peer Coach to new engineers and technicians
Provide oversight of supplier, contract, and site resources in the delivery of robotic applications at manufacturing sites
Determine/modify PM plan for robotic equipment
Budget for and coordinate vendor work for maintaining robotic equipment
Provide support on equipment breakdowns
Develop improvement initiatives to reduce breakdowns, repair time and/or costs
Identify training required to improve craft skill levels based upon data and field observations
Refine work content of PPM routines and analyze planned downtime of equipment to develop and improve PPM schedules and methods
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred
College Major Desired: Robotics/Electrical, or related discipline
2+ years' experience supporting Kawasaki and/or Fanuc robots
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and provide clarity to all levels within an organization
Proficient data analysis skills and ability to solve problems, identify patterns and report relevant data to senior level management
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance processes, machine reliability, repair, and maintenance
Demonstrated trouble shooting/problem solving experience in an engineering role
Company
Wabash
Wabash provides engineered solutions and services to the transportation, logistics and distribution industries.
5001-10000 employees
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President & Chief Executive Officer
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