Job Title: Robotic Programming Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Robotic Programming Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in both online and offline robot programming, evaluating quality, and creating comprehensive handover documents. This role requires a strong background in mechanical engineering, project management, and CAD design, with a focus on automation, mechatronics, and robotics.

Responsibilities

• Perform online robot programming, run trials, adjust parameters, and evaluate quality drawings to meet standards.
• Conduct offline robot programming using simulation software for reach studies and cycle time analysis.
• Use Fanuc Paint Pro and Kawasaki Carott3 programming software.
• Evaluate quality using elco-meters, Fisher Dual Scope, wave-scan, and BYK-Mac.
• Create handover documents including snapshots of robot processes, node maps, quality data, and program backups.
• Plan for weekend work and develop robotic programs.
• Run quality trials before, during, and after production shifts.
• Support maintenance during major breakdowns as an expert.
• Collect data and track quality adjustments.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical engineering
• Project management
• CAD design (Solidworks, AutoCAD, Catia)
• Automation and mechatronics
• Robotics and robot programming
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 2 years technical degree or equivalent work experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with automated robotic paint shop applications
• Experience with Kawasaki Robots and Fanuc Robots (programming and troubleshooting)
• Experience with Digital Engineering
• Additional related certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Work Environment

Our team supports many projects and strives to complete tasks with respect for each other and the regional groups we support. Interaction with various teams such as SE, Digital Engineering, Production Pilot, Production PE, Production Team Members, and Production Management is essential. The typical hands-on day-to-day responsibilities include planning for weekend work, developing robotic programs, running quality trials, supporting maintenance during major breakdowns, and tracking quality adjustments. The business objective is to support paint shop model launches, new equipment installations, and cost-saving initiatives. We offer 10 PTO days and 9 paid holidays per calendar year. Any hours worked over 40 are compensated at time and a half, and we take care of all the travel for contractors.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Antonio,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $35 - $40