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The technician will work with robotic welding cells, automated fixtures, PLC-controlled systems, and related automation equipment to ensure safe and efficient production operations.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nProvide production support for automated robotic welding cells and robotic manufacturing systems.\nTroubleshoot and recover COMAU robots from faults, alarms, crashes, and production interruptions while restoring systems to operational status quickly and safely.\nModify, optimize, and troubleshoot COMAU robot programs for welding and material handling applications.\nPerform robot touch-ups, TCP verification, path corrections, and position adjustments.\nSupport robotic applications including MIG welding, resistance welding, projection welding, and pneumatic systems.\nDiagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and robotic system issues.\nTroubleshoot automated welding cells to identify root causes and implement corrective actions that reduce downtime and improve reliability.\nRead and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, weld prints, and technical documentation.\nTroubleshoot and repair:Servo drive systems\nMotors and encoders\nRelays and control boards\nSensors and safety devices\nWiring harnesses and electrical panels\n\nPerform minor fixture adjustments, shim modifications, and weld tooling corrections based on manufacturing requirements.\nSupport and maintain communication networks including Ethernet, Remote I/O, and DeviceNet systems.\nPerform basic offline programming and simulation using COMAU programming software and robotic simulation tools.\nSupport integration and troubleshooting of PLC-controlled automation systems.\nAssist with robotic startup activities, program validation, and production launches.\nEnsure compliance with all customer, plant, and safety procedures while working around robotic and automated equipment.\nMaintain detailed documentation of repairs, troubleshooting activities, and process improvements.\nCommunicate equipment concerns, downtime issues, and shift updates effectively with supervisors and team members.\nWork independently with minimal supervision while supporting production requirements.\nREQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS\nExperience troubleshooting and programming COMAU robotic systems in an industrial manufacturing environment.\nStrong understanding of robotic welding processes and welding fundamentals.\nKnowledge of:Robotics and automation systems\nElectrical circuitry and controls\nPneumatics and hydraulics\nIndustrial mechanics\nServo systems and automation components\n\nAbility to troubleshoot electrical systems using schematics and prints.\nExperience with:TCP setup and verification\nI/O troubleshooting and simulation\nProgram touch-ups and path modifications\nWeld process troubleshooting\nRobot recovery procedures\n\nUnderstanding of automated weld fixtures and shimming processes.\nFamiliarity with PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.\nProficient 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