Supervisor, Robot Programming
2469 Executive Hills Drive Auburn Hills, MI 48326 US
Job Description
SUPERVISOR, ROBOT PROGRAMMING
Auburn Hills, MI
As a working supervisor, this position is responsible for both the supervision of robot programming jobs and personnel (approx. 20% of time) as well as working direct on jobs as a senior level programmer (approx. 80% of the time)
Supervision
- Along with the Manager, assign robot programming leaders to specific projects, and review the scope of work and expectations with the leaders;
- Overseeing projects on the manufacturing floor from a robot programming perspective, inclusive of safety, quality, cost and timing;
- Driving jobs to be completed on time and within budgets;
- Ensuring Customer specs are followed;
- Assist in NCR identification and resolution;
- Assist in establishing and implementing Continuous Improvement Ideas (Kaizen);
- Assist in employee and contractor evaluations;
- Attend/support customer and internal buy-offs
- Collaborate with Manager to fulfill manpower requirements for install, launch and service needs;
- Assist in training, fostering and growing a heathy working relationship with the robotics department
Programming
- Perform robotic programming (for robots such as Fanuc, ABB, Kawasaki, and Motoman), including the following:
o Commissioning
o Robotic Dress
o Robotic safety setup
- Develop and implement standard practices and provide detailed documentation upon project completion;
- To ensure that robot programs adhere to the standards and needs of the customer and Company;
- To introduce programming improvements in robotic systems that are consistent with customer changes or manufacturing needs;
- To implement application requirements related to robotic welding, joining, sealing and material handling functions;
- To identify spot welding locations as defined by weld data sheets and other technical data;
- To de-bug, tryout and verify I/O signals and interference zones in the system;
- To maintain frequent communication with mechanical and controls design personnel, as well as with manufacturing personnel, throughout the entire programming, dressing and tryout phases of installation;
- To provide complete documentation of the robotic procedure;
- Represent Company at customer locations when necessary, utilizing results driven problem solving skills and techniques while promoting Company’ interests and maintaining a strong customer focus.
Qualifications
- A post-secondary degree or diploma in a Controls Engineering or Robotics related field of study and/or
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in robotics debug in a machine tool build environment
- Demonstrated leadership abilities in both leading people and in coordinating with other departments within the Company group
- Qualified in, and understand the function of, automated systems, including all internal and external components
- Strong communication skills; must be able to communicate within a team based work environment, and interact well with fellow employees and external customer
- Ability and willingness to travel to any of the customer and Company’s work locations in North America and other global locations as/if required