Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Position title: mechatronics engineer (robotics)
Location: atlanta ga or remote
Reports to: global automation lead
**requires 50 to 75% travel (primarily north america and mexico)
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Seeking a manufacturing engineer to work in the supply chain organization with a focus on factory of the future and leading the deployment of cooperative and collaborative robotsResponsibilities include designing, building, testing, and implementing automation/robotics solutions that are productive and safe to operate as well as economical to purchase and maintainThe robotics engineer must determine the needs of each application and customize the right robotics solution accordinglyOther duties include:
Architect, design, integrate and deploy robotic automation solutions
Assess manufacturing processes for the feasibility of use of collaborative robot applications
Lead and implement projects using innovative manufacturing concepts focused at improving process efficiency
Create, gather and document requirements for automated solutions, including hardware and software requirements
Design and create custom fixtures to fit the needs of specific automation solutions
Examine and assess the business case and tradeoffs of using new innovative manufacturing concepts
Design computer programs suitable for the robot installation
Develop cost proposals, efficiency studies, and quality control reports
Review and critique product designs for cost and manufacturability
Prepare appropriation requests and manage spend
Develop equipment specifications for deployment and use
Solicit quotations, qualify suppliers, and select equipment vendors
Review process equipment progress and managing delivery schedule
Implement automated processes to reduce labor dependency
Act as liaison between design, manufacturing and distribution
Pilot and debug manufacturing processes for production-based environments
Develop strategies and design solutions that meet the needs and demands of the business in a way that is cost competitive with a favorable return on investment
Drive the technology roadmap for robotics with our site and business units
Evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of site lead versus integrator lead initiatives
Function as a change agent by demonstrating past success and managing change across the business
Help business units and sites solve their strategic business objectives through technology lead transformational thinking
Education and experience (required)
Bachelor`s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering) specializing in roboticsSpecial consideration is given to candidates with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and hands on experience with collaborative robots.
Must be able to work well as team memberThey must be able to communicate their ideas effectively and have a proven track record of executionOther technical requirements include the following:
Background and knowledge in manufacturing areas such as robotics, human robot interfaces
Experience with collaborative robots and all associated peripheral equipment (vision systems, force gauges, end of arm tooling options, etc.)
Experience with plant/facility design/layout software.
Use of computer-aided design and drafting, and computer-aided manufacturing (cadd/cam) systems.
Hands on experience with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical components.
Experience with 3d solid modeling software, including design, simulation, testing, and drawing creation.
Newell brands (nasdaq: nwl) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including paper mate, sharpie, dymo, expo, parker, elmers, coleman, marmot, oster, sunbeam, foodsaver, mrCoffee, graco, baby jogger, nuk, calphalon, rubbermaid, contigo, first alert, and yankee candleFor hundreds of millions of consumers, newell brands makes life better every day, where they live, learn, work and playNewell brands and its subsidiaries are equal opportunityemployers and comply with applicable employment lawsEoe/m/f/vet/disabled are encouraged to apply.
