Robotics Engineer Jobs

Essential Function:

Identify, design, and manage process and systems automation to improve production material flow and handling, decrease production cycle time and decrease product scrap within existing and new manufacturing operations. Environments include silicon machining, chemical treatment, inspection, and cleanroom.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage automation projects from concept through implementation:
• Operate effectively in multi-functional teams to deliver system-level solutions
• Program and/or configure robotic solutions, including support in production environment
• Select and oversee third-party integrators and/or suppliers
• Lead installation, configuration, and test of automation systems
• Apply continuous improvement concepts to reduce cost, time and scrap
• Develop backup, restore, and maintenance procedures
• Lead development and maintenance of plant-wide automation strategic plan
• Analyze, design and evaluate automation systems
• Train operations and maintenance team
• Carry out special projects and all other additional duties as assigned
• Evaluate space and power requirements to accept automation solution
• Document project plan and specifications
• Lead purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards
• Identify automation design requirements based on activity levels, product envelope, product flow, fixtures/tooling and transportation methods

Culture:

• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of Silfex.
• Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do. Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to SILFEX management. Wear all PPE as required by work area or job function.
• Communication – Begin with the end in mind – Communicate boldly as well as effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex.
• Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S. Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities. Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and 5S within work area. Maintain these areas at the highest degree possible while responsibly escalating any maintenance issues.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Experience working with third parties to develop and implement solutions
• 5-7+ years of experience in automation design, integration and/or support
• Ability to work both as an individual contributor, and as part of a team
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical publications, drawings & diagrams
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field; and 8 years of experience; or 15+ years of related experience
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with vision systems
• Experience programming industrial and collaborative robots
• Experience working with Fanuc or Universal Robots
• Experience troubleshooting PLC and electrical controls of motors, switches, diverters, etc.
• Knowledge in Lean manufacturing, SPC, and Six Sigma
• Experience designing with AutoDesk Inventor
• Ability to analyze real time data and interpret information
• Understanding of HMI (operator interface) controls

Physical Demands:

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 regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The employee regularly is required to lift up to 25 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the environment is moderate.