Robot Programmer

$34 - $42/Yr

Yamazen - Elk Grove Village, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Elk Grove Village, IL

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

Yamazen has an immediate opening for a Robot Programmer to join our team in Elk Grove Village, IL (Northwest Chicago suburbs). As an automation engineer you will be responsible for robot programming, project management, CAD drawings and renderings of proposed cells. The chosen candidate will enjoy working from a state-of-the-art technical facility in Elk Grove Village, IL. Our main focus will be to automate our CNC Brother and/or CNC Takisawa lathes. Additional responsibilities include assisting with the redesign of our automation machine tending cell called our Flex loader and setting up suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Robot programming
• Project management
• Creating CAD drawings and renderings of proposed cells
• Automating CNC Brother and/or CNC Takisawa lathes
• Assisting with the redesign of the Flex loader
• Setting up suppliers

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in CNC machine tending automation, both in turning and milling
• 3 years of robot programming experience, including robotic end of arm tooling design
• Up to 50% out of state travel to customer facilities
• Project Management experience
• Solid organization and prioritization skills
• Strong work ethic and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including salary, business allowance, and semi-annual bonus opportunities
• Company paid medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability, AD&D and life insurance within the first 60 days
• 401K with company match
• Vacation / Personal sick days / Company paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Company provided uniforms
• Company phone & iPad
• New car discount program
• Employee Assistance Program