What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Engineer position at KUKA?
Summary
Designs, modifies, develops and implements engineered solutions for industrial robot / automation systems utilizing KUKA robots and / or product packages.
NOTE : This position will require heavy travel. First project will be located in Austin, TX for at least 6 months, future projects could be anywhere across the U.S. Candidates must be currently in Texas or open to relocation to the area.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The successful candidate may perform other duties as assigned :
- Creates customized solutions (GUI, Application software, Hardware Interface, etc.) in order to meet customer’s process requirements.
- Modifies existing hardware / software solutions to accommodate variability with peripheral devices.
- Provides technical direction on assigned project(s) for defined duration.
- Performs in-house, on-site and / or remote support of KUKA products on an as-needed basis relative to product / project requirements.
- Provides effort estimation to Engineering Manager based on defined set of requirements for creation of project quotes, budgets and timing.
- Completes assigned tasks within defined timelines.
- Ensures engineering compliance with all customers and / or other pertaining specifications.
- Ensures company awareness to specifications.
- Writes Application Notes containing product specific problem and solution information.
- Moderate domestic and occasional international travel of varying length required.
- Promotes teamwork and cooperative effort.
- Adheres to Safety requirements and maintains a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area, practices good safety habits, and utilizes appropriate safety equipment.
- Provides customers with the highest quality of products and services.
- Understands and applies appropriate quality improvement processes.
- Adheres to the Quality System and participates in continuous improvement.
Supervisory Responsibility
No direct reports. Periodically responsible for leading small teams (2 – 4 individuals) as required for successful project completion. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; assessing / reporting performance to applicable manager.
Educations and Experience
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.E.E. / B.S.C. / B.S.M.E.) from four-year college or university and four years related robotic automation experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid passport and driver’s license are required. Authorization to work in the United States is required.
KUKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
