Robotic Automation Engineer

Lincoln Electric - Euclid, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Euclid, OH

10,001+ employees

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The primary function of a Robotic Automation Engineer at Lincoln Electric is to implement and support automated processes that enhance safety, ergonomics, quality, productivity, and cost reductions. This role is heavily focused on robotic solutions, which often integrate with other types of equipment, and may also involve non-robotic automation. The successful candidate will possess a strong hands-on background in robotic system implementation and will be responsible for leading automated solution projects through all stages, including conceptualizing automated systems, quoting, obtaining funding, managing projects, reporting progress, acceptance testing, installation, startup, and ongoing process support. In this position, the engineer will identify and conceptualize primarily robotic and occasionally other forms of automated solutions to drive improvements across the Machine Division. This includes coordinating with vendors to quote and size automated systems, managing projects from inception to completion, and programming robotic systems while providing support and troubleshooting for existing systems. The engineer will also design customized fixturing and workholding for automated systems using Solid Edge, create necessary documentation for the manufacturing process, and collaborate cross-functionally with various levels of the organization, including pieceworkers, R&D, QA, Supply Management, production departments, and executive management. As the technical expert in robotics, the engineer will mentor and train others in the technical aspects of robotic systems and will take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the Company's 2025 Strategy. This role requires excellent organizational skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to handle a variety of assignments and changing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Identify and conceptualize primarily robotic and at times other forms of automated solutions to drive improvements in safety, ergonomics, quality, productivity, and cost reductions throughout the Machine Division.
• Coordinate with vendors to quote and size automated systems.
• Manage projects from start to finish including Capital Appropriation Requests with project budgets, savings, ROI, timelines, runoff criteria, status reporting, system implementation, and all other project details.
• Program robotic systems, provide support and troubleshooting of existing robotic systems.
• Design customized fixturing and workholding for automated systems using Solid Edge.
• Create procedures, documentation, routings, and other necessary documentation for the manufacturing process.
• Collaborate and communicate cross functionally with all levels of the organization including but not limited to pieceworkers, R&D, QA, Supply Management, production departments, and executive management.
• Serve as the technical expert in robotics. Mentor and train others in the technical aspects of robotic systems.
• Assume additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company's 2025 Strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Engineering or related discipline.
• Level III Minimum 5 years professional and hands-on experience with robotic systems. Level IV Minimum 8 years professional and hands-on experience with robotic systems. Robotic welding experience is a plus.
• Proficient in conceptualizing automated solutions and implementing robotic and automation equipment.
• Proficient at higher level programming of Fanuc robots for purposes of auto recovery and other more complex routines.
• Excellent organizational skills as well as written and oral communication skills.
• Possess and apply strong problem-solving skills with an analytical approach and attention to detail.
• Ability to apply continuous improvement methodology to solve real-world problems.
• Ability to handle a variety of assignments and changing priorities.
• Good computer skills with proficiency in higher level functions of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently independently, cross-functionally, or as part of a team.
• Possess and apply a broad knowledge of engineering and scientific principles, practices, and procedures.
• Solid modeling (CAD) experience with the ability to conceptualize and design components such as fixturing for automated solutions.
• Ability to be effective working with shop floor employees and to adjust work schedule at times if needed.
• Able to gather data and analyze it to make good fact-based decisions.