Specialist - Plant Engineering (Weld) Robotics

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama - Montgomery, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Montgomery, AL

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Specialist in Plant Engineering (Weld) Robotics is responsible for coordinating and performing specialized technical processes related to welding and robotics within the Plant Engineering & Maintenance Department at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. This role aims to meet and exceed company goals by ensuring the effective operation and maintenance of robotic systems in an automotive manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Create back-ups of robot programs or parameters.
• Document robotic application development, maintenance, or changes.
• Integrate robotics with peripherals, such as welders, controllers, or other equipment.
• Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems.
• Plan mobile robot paths and teach path plans to robots.
• Provide technical support for robotic systems.
• Debug robotics programs.
• Conduct research on robotic technology to create new robotic system capabilities.
• Develop, coordinate, and lead activities in the maintenance of all mechanical equipment in the weld department.
• Generate, analyze, and develop countermeasures for downtime incidents.
• Provide technical direction and support to identify and troubleshoot problems, propose countermeasures; resolve issues.
• Develop preventative maintenance plan in the SAP system.
• Maintain spare parts for mechanical equipment within the SAP system.
• Design new installation as needed for replacement equipment.
• Monitor contractor work for quality assurance.
• Provide technical training and advice to Team Members as needed.
• Support and/or lead continuous improvement activities.
• Develop, document, and provide technical presentations.
• Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent preferred.
• 0 - 10 years of job related experience preferred.
• 3 - 5 years in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Access.
• Experience with SAP desired.