Manufacturing Engineer

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Role Definition

Robotic welding programming requires a combination of technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and communication. Key areas include understanding welding techniques and robotic systems, troubleshooting, attention to detail, and effective communication with team members. Additionally, familiarity with robot programming languages, sensors, and PLCs is crucial.

What you will do

Degree Requirement

Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Similar

Intermediate to Advanced English level is required

Skills you will have

Collaborative Automation

• Familiarity with specific robot programming languages (e.g., FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa) is often required.
• Using a teach pendant to manually guide the robot through its movements and record welding paths.
• Configuring robot payloads, tool and user frames, weld procedures, and other parameters.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking:

• Precision is paramount in welding. Programmers need to ensure that welds are executed accurately and consistently, paying close attention to torch angles, weld paths, and robot movements.
• The ability to analyze data, such as weld quality and robot performance, is essential for optimizing welding processes. Programmers need to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance efficiency and weld quality.

Problem Solving

• Robotic welders must be able to diagnose and resolve issues that arise during programming or operation. This includes understanding how to optimize robot paths, adjust welding parameters, and troubleshoot errors.

Manufacturing Processes:

• A strong understanding of welding processes (TIG, MIG, arc welding) and how robots are used in these applications is fundamental. This includes knowledge of robot control systems, dynamics, and programming languages.
• Developing, modifying, and executing arc welding programs, including using program branching instructions and subroutines.
• Understanding how robots move between programmed points (joint, linear, circular interpolation).

Additional Information

• The location for this position Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon
• Rotational work schedule: 12-hour shifts.
• This position will require domestic travel up to 5%

Final details

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