Robotics Engineer Robotics Engineer#26-25736

Auburn Hills, MI

Onsite Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Max BR:

• /hr for highly skilled candidates Work Scope
  Support required for:
  Robotics support
  GRS
  LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) knowledge required
  Candidate should be familiar with GM standards and certification requirements
  Schedule
  GM has requested 24-hour support coverage through the end of the year.

ON-Site at GM Lake Orion, no additional per diem or mileage. It is down the street from JRA.

Candidates must be flexible for:

Day or night shift

Up to 7 days per week

Up to 12-hour shifts In this role, you will be responsible for developing, commissioning, optimizing, and supporting robotic automation systems throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Configure and teach robot Tool Center Points (TCPs), User Frames, payloads, and safety configurations, including DCS (Dual Check Safety).
• Configure robot I/O and communication networks.
• Set up, commission, and optimize dispense process equipment for paint shop and general assembly applications, including adhesive, sealer, urethane, and paint systems.
• Integrate and configure robotic and non-robotic vision systems, including both robot-mounted and floor-mounted solutions.
• Develop and validate Offline Programming (OLP) solutions for robotic applications.
• Create and maintain robotic simulations to support internal reviews, customer validations, and process optimization initiatives.
• Analyze and improve robot cycle times to maximize system efficiency and performance.
• Validate robot models and ensure accuracy of simulation environments.
• Lead robotics-related projects from concept through commissioning and production launch.
• Troubleshoot robotic systems and provide technical leadership during startup and production support activities.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, technicians, and project team members.
• Manage robotics-related budgets, schedules, and workload breakdown structures (WBS).
• This description is intended to outline the general nature of the role and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities.
• What You'll Bring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred. Will take work experience in lieu.

Associate Degree in an engineering discipline with equivalent industry experience will also be considered.

Experience

5-10 years of experience programming, integrating, and launching industrial robotic systems.

Minimum of 5 years of hands-on commissioning experience, including startup from a blank controller through customer acceptance.

Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Proven experience leading robotics projects and supporting large-scale automation launches.

Skills and Technical Expertise

Robotics Platforms

Experience with one or more of the following robotic systems:

FANUC (preferred)

ABB

Yaskawa/Motoman

Kawasaki

Nachi

Application Experience

Hands-on experience with one or more of the following robotic applications:

Material Handling

Spot Welding

Arc Welding

Laser Welding

Adhesive Dispensing

Urethane Dispensing

Sealer Applications

Paint Applications

Technical Competencies

Robot commissioning and startup

Tool Center Points (TCPs) and User Frames

Safety systems and DCS configuration

Robot I/O and industrial communications

External axis integration

Offline programming and simulation development

FANUC RoboGuide

FANUC 2D

Vision

FANUC 3D

Vision / 3DV

Robotic and third-party vision system integration

Robot process optimization and cycle time reduction

Root cause analysis and advanced troubleshooting

Leadership Competencies

Strong project leadership and organizational skills

Ability to mentor and develop technical team members

Excellent communication and customer-facing skills

Experience managing technical scope, schedules, and budgets

Travel Requirements

Ability to be on site at GM

• Lake Orion for the duration of the project. Start Date
• End Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Jan 29, 2027 "Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of
• Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

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