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Applies comprehensive knowledge of robotics and robotic programming to work with Automation team responsible for automation controls, engineering, manufacturing, and electrical systems, including Monoshell robotic applications.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nAnalyzes engineering proposals, process requirements, and related technical data pertaining to robotic machinery and equipment design.\nMaintains and improves existing robotic machinery and automation equipment.\nDetermines the feasibility of designing new robotic equipment and systems by evaluating costs, available space, time limitations, company planning, and other technical and economic factors.\nManages the installation, operation, maintenance, and programming of robotic equipment and robotic controls in Monoshell, including Monoshell programming.\nProvides technical information concerning manufacturing and processing techniques, material properties, process advantages, and limitations affecting long-range plant and product engineering plans.\nDirects the operation, installation, and service of robotic equipment and systems, including safety requirements and coordination of outside contractors.\nJOB RESPONSIBILITIES\nDesigns and develops robotic programs and applications within the facility.\nDevelops, trains, and supervises development of employees learning robotic controls and programming.\nInterprets company policies to employees and ensures compliance with applicable safety regulations.\nAnalyzes and resolves work-related problems or assists employees in identifying and implementing solutions.\nTests newly installed robotic equipment and systems to ensure proper operation and fulfillment of applicable specifications.\nPerforms equipment, robotic system, and project design.\nPlans, coordinates, and supervises project work.\nPerforms project cost estimating and evaluates project requirements.\nTroubleshoots robotic equipment, automation systems, and related controls.\nInitiates purchases for robotic equipment, automation components, and maintenance supplies.\nMaintains, troubleshoots, and programs automated robotic and PLC systems.\nCreates electrical designs, including electrical prints and documentation for existing and new automated equipment.\nReports maintenance, robotics, and engineering activities and project progress to management.\nSupports safety-related training as required.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\nPrimarily works in an air-conditioned environment, with occasional exposure to noise, oil, dust, fumes, chemicals, heat, or cold.\nRequires the use of safety glasses, earplugs, metatarsal safety shoes, and other department-specific personal protective equipment (PPE).\nMay require working in manufacturing areas and around operating robotic equipment and automated machinery.\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS\nMinimum of 10 years of experience in automation, robotics, or related engineering disciplines.\nMust be legally authorized to work in the United States. 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