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Cube Hub Inc. lists this Robotics Engineer opportunity in gibsonton, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Robotics Engineer
Location: Gibsonton, FL
Duration: 12+ Months (Contract/Temp with the possibility of extension)
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay Range: $42/hour W2
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Robotics Engineer to provide technical leadership in robotic programming, process development, and manufacturing automation within an investment casting environment. This role will focus on developing, validating, maintaining, and optimizing robotic programs for grinding and finishing operations involving equiaxed and directionally solidified castings.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting ABB robotic systems using RAPID, along with knowledge of robotic grinding, manufacturing process control, and continuous improvement. This individual will collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance teams to improve safety, product quality, productivity, and operational reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, program, validate, approve, and maintain part-specific robotic programs for shell and ACME robotic grinding operations.
Program and troubleshoot ABB robotic systems using RAPID programming language.
Optimize robotic grinding processes, tooling strategies, and process parameters to improve product quality, cycle time, productivity, and reliability.
Ensure manufacturing processes meet internal standards, customer specifications, and quality requirements.
Monitor process performance, investigate manufacturing issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
Support new product introduction, process development, programming validation, and production readiness activities.
Provide technical support for capital equipment and automation projects, including equipment specifications, installation, commissioning, validation, and production implementation.
Develop technical requirements and engineering specifications for new robotic and automated manufacturing equipment.
Collaborate with Process Engineering, Part Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve technical issues and improve manufacturing processes.
Analyze process data and implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost effectiveness.
Develop and maintain process documentation, operating standards, work instructions, and training materials.
Provide technical guidance and training on robotic programming, robotic grinding, and manufacturing processes.
Provide backup programming support for CNC and EDM operations as needed.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience in investment casting manufacturing.
Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting ABB robotic systems using RAPID.
Experience with robotic grinding, material removal, or automated finishing operations.
Knowledge of PLCs and ladder logic.
Strong understanding of manufacturing automation, process development, process control, and continuous improvement.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, customer specifications, and technical documentation.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects, troubleshoot complex problems, and deliver measurable results.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience manufacturing equiaxed and directionally solidified investment castings.
Experience with Siemens NX (Unigraphics) or other 3D CAD software.
Familiarity with CNC and EDM programming.
Experience supporting automation equipment installation, commissioning, and validation.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience conducting root cause investigations and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
Experience developing technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and training materials.
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