Robotics Engineer
Job Location:
Sterling Heights, MI - USA
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Job Summary
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Job Responsibilities:
Objective:
Responsible for designing developing and supervising all aspects of the plant automation & robotics systems equipment and machinery.
Scope
Works with internal and external resources to understand all requirements to ensure all project needs are met. Develops suggestions for improvements assembles cost and timing information for projects. Implements changes and improvement following the change management system. Develops/supports TPM processes for equipment and instructions to maintain on a frequency schedule. The scope of equipment includes Robots AGVs assembly equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop robotic systems equipment and automated machinery.
- Program and configure robots using appropriate programming languages and control systems.
- Develop and test robotic software algorithms and applications.
- Integrate sensors vision systems and control technologies into robotic platforms.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware software and operational issues.
- Conduct performance testing and analyze system efficiency and reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering manufacturing quality and operations.
- Create technical documentation specifications and user manuals.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Support installation commissioning maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participates in continuous improvement activities submits improvement suggestions (CI Safety).
- Ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to including TS16949 ISO14001 (EMS) and Employee Handbook.
- Follows MIOSHA and MPTSH safety regulations and policies including wearing required P.P.E. (Personal Protective Equipment). Reports unsafe conditions to Supervisor/Leader.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology certification or 5 plus years of equivalent experience and education. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in the automotive manufacturing environment. Must have strong knowledge of PLCs (Allen Bradley and Siemens). Knowledge of robotics (ABB and Fanuc) preferred. Experience of HMI programming including but not limited to: RS Logic Suite FTView and Siemens Programming Suite required. Must have knowledge of various networks such as Ethernet/IP DH RIO DeviceNet ControlNet and RS232. Must be able to interpret and design electrical schematics. Must be continuous improvement minded and must understand the 7 wastes to write effective programs. Must have ability to multitask. Must be adaptable striving to find creative solutions to problems as they arise. Working knowledge of OmniLinks and Wintress preferred.
Certificates Licenses Registrations:
Must be able to obtain Hilo Crane and/or Aerial lift.
Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
While performing the duties of this Job the employee is in an office setting. The noise level in the office environment is usually low to moderate. The employee is occasionally exposed to low levels of vibration. Occasionally the employee may be required to be on the production floor where they would be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the production environment is usually moderate to loud.
At Magna we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. Thats why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications and in consideration of job requirements regardless of in particular color ancestry religion gender origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
As part of our commitment to a fair consistent and efficient recruitment process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
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