Robotics Expert

Michelin - Greenville, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Greenville, SC

10,001+ employees

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

Michelin is seeking a Robotics Expert to join our Central Engineering Headquarters located at the Donaldson Center campus in Greenville, South Carolina. This role is pivotal in managing the development and deployment of robotics in alignment with the manufacturing direction across the Americas. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving end-to-end learning for robotics within Manufacturing Engineering Americas, collaborating daily with cross-functional teams to define and track project scope, develop milestones, maintain deployment plans, and ensure smooth execution through various phases of deployment and development. The Robotics Expert will lead the robotics network of engineers in North America, fostering an environment of teamwork and innovation. This position requires conducting feasibility studies, designing and implementing projects to enhance plant performance, and ensuring that technical specifications are completed and validated with industry partners. The role also involves risk analysis, sharing best practices, and providing comprehensive reporting on project progress, action plans, and cost management. In addition to technical expertise, the candidate will be expected to mentor and develop others, maintain relationships with suppliers and contractors, and stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in robotics. The position may require travel up to 30% across the Americas and worldwide, emphasizing the need for strong leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Robotics network in North America.
• Conduct pre-studies, prototypes, and pilots to capture business requirements and determine the best solutions in terms of costs/benefits, deadlines, risks, and functional capabilities.
• Design, build, and lead implementation projects to improve plant performance by replacing outdated systems, improving existing equipment, or adding new innovations.
• Implement and monitor actions necessary to mitigate risks (calculations, simulations, tests, etc.).
• Implement best practices for Robotic design and development, including worldwide sharing of best practices.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors, and contractors.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in robotics.
• Aid and mentor others with detailed design and simulations for projects.
• Provide estimates and technical schedules for all phases of process equipment addition, replacement, or upgrade.
• Provide backup support and training to maintenance and engineering teams.
• Work closely and in cooperation with the worldwide Robotics network.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation, or related field or equivalent technical experience.
• Ability to set and achieve goals with minimum supervision.
• Success in working with other people or a team to meet a common objective.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and data accuracy in previous work.
• Experience with robotics and robotic system/applications.
• Experience with robotic simulations and solutions development.
• Proven leadership with networks of people.
• Ability to develop, plan and facilitate training and workshops with 15+ people.
• Experience with developing people and standards.

Nice-to-haves

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Able to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle strict deadlines.
• Proven experience in project management, from conception to completion.
• Strong understanding of procurement, installation, commissioning, and startup of robotic systems.
• Strong experience with Robotics, specifically with Fanuc, ABB is a plus.
• Experience with advanced robotic technologies such as AGV, ASRS, vision systems, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

Benefits

• Career advancement through skill and career development opportunities.
• Training and career exploration.
• Work with cross-functional teams.
• Participation in Business Resource Groups (BRGs) for diversity and inclusion.
• Equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations for disabilities.