This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
• Uses advanced troubleshooting skills to diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical problems using technical drawings.
• Performs in-house testing on control components and systems; performs equipment tests at vendor site as needed.
• Performs on-site set-up, programming, and training.
• Provides necessary robotics training on automated systems to customer personnel and supports customer training efforts.
• Provides accurate robot documentation of automated systems.
• Supports customer automation systems both remotely and onsite as needed
• Maintains a strong company presence and positive working relationship with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and co-workers to accomplish smooth system start-ups.
• Performs field service duties as assigned.
• Performs preventative maintenance on customer equipment as assigned; follows all Preventive Maintenance programs.
• Completes detailed reports and other paperwork.
• Follows up on completed work with customers and other departments to ensure resolution.
• Completes all assigned training plans.
• Travel required, up to 30% annually
• Stays current on new developments in the industry.
• Complies with all quality and safety regulations, programs, policies, and procedures.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
Robotic & Programming
• Familiarity with industrial robots such as ABB, Fanuc, Kuka, and Panasonic.
• Creates, modifies, and troubleshoots programming for various robots such as ABB, Fanuc, and Kuka.
• Modifies existing control systems and robot software, in-house or in the field, as needed.
• Plans and develops offline robot programs using 3D simulation software.
• Initializes and installs software on robots; sets up robot user frames and TCPs (Tool Center Points).
• Verifies and touches up offline robot path programming, I/O, and logic.
• Performs PLC and robot code troubleshooting and debugging.
Education and/or Experience
• Associate's Degree in a related field; equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 3+ years' experience in automation systems activities.
• Knowledge of common control, computer architecture, networking, and electro-mechanical systems.
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
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Midwest Engineered Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of custom automation and robotic solutions.