POSITION TITLE: Robotics Application Engineer
REPORTS TO: Vice President of Mid Atlantic Automation
LOCATION: Harrisburg, PA
DIRECT REPORTS: None
Mid-Atlantic Machinery Automation is seeking a motivated and highly engaged professional to join the team at our team in Harrisburg, PA. Mid Atlantic Machinery Automation develops and distributes high-quality, high-performing robotic automation solutions that can easily and affordably integrate nearly all manufacturing processes, expand production and grow the bottom line in any operation – from small job shops to large-scale OEMs.
Come find out why our employees voted us one of the BEST PLACES TO WORK in 2023 and 2024.
JOB SUMMARY
Our Robotics Application Engineer will have in-depth interaction with our robotic metal fabrication systems and with the customers who purchase them. This person will be a prime contact for customers in evaluation of customer needs, programming customer applications and training customers on their worksite. In addition, this role is a primary conduit to our Engineering team for information we use to enhance our systems and customer experience. The Application Engineer will receive in-depth training on our AutoTend robotic brake tending system and will work closely with a Robotics Engineer to build skills and application knowledge and grow as a valued team member.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Program complex robotic systems
- Configure End of Arm Tooling
- Research robotic systems and components
- Evaluating and calibrating systems for maximum efficiency
- Troubleshooting robotics systems, Siemens PLCS, Safety Controllers, and applications
- Customer Application and System Maintenance Support
- Basic PLC programming
- Monitor and communicate product
- Other duties as assigned
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years experience in manufacturing, especially in the metal fabrication industry
- Experience with press brakes and/or robotics a plus
- Hands-on mechanical experience in career and/or life activities a definite plus
- A proven ability to openly communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal form
- Open-minded intellectual flexibility and the ability to operate in a dynamic and evolving work environment
- An enduring curiosity and enthusiasm for learning
- Frequent travel is required
- A two-year engineering degree or equivalent work experience; work experience is preferred but not required
Mid Atlantic Machinery Automation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
