Robotics Specialist

The Robotic Specialist is responsible for establishing and maintaining the robot equipment design and applications standards for Stellantis VPE CARE , as well as lead projects to optimize machine operation. Additionally, the scope of this group will span the core functions of Vehicle Process Engineering in Body Shops and General Assembly. The Robotic Specialist is responsible for conducting regular team meetings

to review progress and to identify potential obstacles. The Specialist will monitor projects to meet their technical and business objectives and develop advanced training and standard processes.

Common VPE CARE Core Expectations: 

• Engaged with Plant organizations, Line Integrators, Vendors and IT organization as a Vehicle Process Engineering liaison
• Assist in project definition, specification, purchasing and follow-through to installation
• Support equipment standardization and authoring specifications
• Lead or support automation campaigns
• Excellent team leadership skills
• Support technical innovation research through solution testing and validation
• Perform all the duties with clear leadership behavior and responsibility
• Continuously evaluate equipment for improvement
• Strong problem solving skills
• Must be an Innovative thinker with excellent organizational and project management skills
• Learning, teaching and sharing engineering information supporting the implementation of Vehicle Process Engineering Controls and Robotics (VPE CARE) Technologies
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Engaged in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Must be self-directed and motivated to implement change within the direction and scope of FCA Management
• Be prepared to travel to support VPE CARE goals as required

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Robotic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Vehicle Process Engineering or other relevant technology degree or High School Diploma /GED with 5+ years in a similar discipline
• 5 years of experience with industrial robotics applications (Fanuc, Comau Robotics, ABB, Nachi and Kuka Robotics)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background leading robotic technologies; (e.g. First Robotics Program)
• PLC Programming knowledge
• Problem solving skills specific to robot simulations, peripheral interfacing and applications engineering Fanuc, Comau and Cobot programming experience
• Microsoft Office experience (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Access, Outlook, SQL)
• Must be self-directed and motivated to implement change within the direction and scope of FCA
• Group Advanced Manufacturing Senior Management
• Innovative thinker with excellent organizational and project management skills
• Excellent team leadership skills