The company is looking to improve its manufacturing automation and controls initiatives across five operational centers by enhancing throughput and enabling continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making.
Requirements
- Expertise in robotic programming and troubleshooting (Fanuc, ABB, Kuka)
- Strong understanding of Body-in-White processes and robotic welding applications
- Proficiency in RS Logix, PLC-5, Allen Bradley Drive Systems
- Understanding of Sensors, Cameras, Vision Systems, Sorters, VFDs, End Effectors, Robots and related controls for automated systems.
- Use thorough understanding of control systems in terms of electrical, motion, vision, pneumatic & hydraulic controls.
- Experience with Control Net Networks, Device Net Networks, ABB
- Proficiency with Microsoft application software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Responsibilities
- Provide expert guidance in diagnosing and resolving complex controls and robotics issues across five manufacturing centers.
- Establish and enforce standardized operating procedures for robotic and PLCs, HMIs, and Robotics (Fanuc/Comau) systems to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action planning for automation-related failures and inefficiencies.
- Review, verify and diagnose design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies with controls logic and/or robotics logic provided by our suppliers and proactively recommend revisions and/or improvements.
- Oversee the design, programming, and integration of advanced control systems including Siemens, Rockwell, and Allen Bradley platforms.
- Drive continuous improvement through software enhancements, logic optimization, and offline/online programming methodologies.
- Collaborate with engineering, IT, and production teams to implement scalable automation solutions aligned with business goals.
Other
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Controls and Robotics specialists, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Develop and execute a long-term roadmap for automation and controls capability across multiple sites.
- Champion workforce development initiatives to elevate technical competencies in PLCs, robotics, and automation systems.
- Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional technical teams
- Develop and maintain training programs for associates and maintenance personnel on robotic systems and automation protocols.
