At Classic Design, we provide automation engineering solutions for various manufacturing fields including automotive, defense, and aerospace. All our products and services are custom created to help our customers achieve a competitive edge in their industries. Our team is always growing and looking to find the next great talent that is going to help us continue to be on the front lines, serving our customers with respect, integrity, and collaboration.

As a Robot Programmer - in our Troy, Michigan branch, you will be responsible for programming complex robotics systems such as Kuka, ABB, Fanuc, and Kawasaki, by writing software, building electronics, and designing mechanisms. This is a technical hands-on position that involves setting-up/programming the robots on a shop floor, integrating them into a production facility, and providing automation support when completed. We are looking for motivated, self-starting, and technically-minded candidates to apply as Robot Programmers.

What Would a Typical Day Look Like?

• Provide expertise in the early stages of the project life cycle in order to provide technical guidance

• Develop robot programs using teach pendants of the major robot brands
• Download a complete offline robot program
• Configure Robot Controller Simulation (RCS) in the simulation software
• Operate with Siemens packages (Robcad, Process Simulate)
• Operate with Robot brand-specific software (ABB RobotStudio, Kuka WorkVisual, etc.)
• Validate solutions and processes with detailed simulation
• Validate the cycle feasibility defined in the cycle diagrams
• Optimize weld distribution to improve the cycle time
• Generate a precise evaluation of the cycle time through a detailed cycle simulation
• Generate robot safety configurations. Ensure compliance with safety and ergonomics regulations
• Develop robot signal logic with Software and Virtual Commissioning team
• Support the Virtual Commissioning team during debug phase
• Support the site team during the commissioning phase
• Customer support and specification analysis
• Design reviews with customers
• Design reviews with Project Engineer and project team
• Manage Industrial processes and robotic applications for automation projects
• Library maintenance, simulation models (Robot / Fittings / External axes/tool changers/slides/dressing....)
• Knowledge sharing
• Continuous skill improvement and learning new working methods
• Support Robotics R&D and analysis of new robot controller versions
• Support the System Standard department for the standardization of working methods and processes
• Main interfaces: Automation Systems teams, customers, and Site teams

What Qualifies You for this Opportunity?

• An Engineering Degree or Technology Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related program preferred.
• 5-7 years experience in the Automation industry as an Engineer, Technologist, and/or project manager, technically delivering on projects.
• Experience with at least two major robot brands (ABB, Kuka, Fanuc, Kawasaki, etc...) is preferred.
• Experience in the robotic simulation field in at least one of the following systems: RobCad, Process Simulate.
• Integration background is highly preferred.
• Body/White and welding experience preferred.

• GM Robot Certification (GRS)

• Vision experience is preferred

• Fanuc R -30iB and/ or R30iB Plus programming experience
• Amazing interpersonal skills within a multi-disciplinary team and diverse customers
• Experience with Microsoft programs such as Excel and PowerPoint
• Works well with a variety of different people from diverse backgrounds
• Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written
• Motivated and passionate about working with people and overcoming challenges through collaboration and a win-win paradigm.
• The ability to travel approximately 30% within the US.
• Duration of Travel – 2-3 weeks at any given time
• An ability to work weekends during non-production times for our customers
• Reliable transportation and an ability to travel; Robot Programmer at Classic should have the ability to travel within the US and Canada

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required for the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lifts or move up to 25 pounds

Classic Design (a Convergix Company)

Founded in 1974, Classic is an end-to-end designer, developer, and integrator of custom automation solutions to customers in the automotive and defense sectors. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, with a global footprint across the US and India and a strong legacy of engineering excellence, Classic is an established and innovative partner that is capable of delivering customized solutions across diverse systems and applications.

What does Classic Offer You?

Here at Classic, we offer a very generous compensation and benefits package including:

• Health
• Dental coverage
• 401K and more!

ABOUT CONVERGIX AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS

Convergix Automation Solutions is a Global Systems Integrator specializing in custom automated manufacturing systems including, robotics, controls, material handling, information and software systems, process automation in a variety of manufacturing industries. With over 900 employees, 25 Locations worldwide and $300M in Sales, Convergix is growing organically as well through acquisition to become a leading $1B Automation Integration global partner. We are a single source automation solutions provider that leverages the geography, technology, industry expertise and capacity of the entire Convergix portfolio across the entire value chain for our customers in a diverse set of industries.

Learn more about us: https://convergixautomation.com/

What does Convergix value?

Our values are our foundational concepts on which we build CONVERGIX; we adhere to these no matter what mountain we climb.

• Integrity - Respect, Transparency, Commitment
• Excellence - Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication
• Passion - Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Classic Design has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.

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