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Senior Process Engineer / Robot Programmer

Sapience Automation

Sapience Automation

Software Engineering
Charleston, SC, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
Job Description

Role and Responsibilities: Senior Process Engineer / Robot Programmer

The Senior Process Engineer is a core role for the success of Sapience that plays a key part of the engineering and implementation of the systems at Sapience. This role requires a person who is strong technically, is creative for system design, has leadership skills, and enjoys working with team members. Being a key role in the company, the role includes a highly competitive salary and a full benefits package.

Responsibilities include:

  • Developing robot programs for material handling, assembly, painting, packaging, and other applications.
  • Designing robot systems utilizing robot simulation software and 3D CAD software.
  • Working with the Application Engineering and Sales organizations to engineer and develop proposals for robot systems
  • Using robot simulation software to develop and test robot programs prior to installation on the project.
  • Using robot simulation software to design and validate robot system layouts in support of the proposal and engineering phases of the project.
  • Working collaboratively with mechanical engineering to optimize the robot system design by using robot simulation to select and place robots and optimize the tooling design.
  • Programming and implementing vision systems and inspection systems associated with the robot.
  • Working collaboratively with Controls Engineers to integrate the robots with PLCs and other control devices or perform PLC integration directly.
  • Testing programs during the Factory Automation Test (FAT) / Modular Build phase of the projects at Sapience’s facility
  • Developing the plan and timeline for developing and testing the robot programs for projects.
  • Implementing and testing programs at the customer’s facility. Being a main point of contact for the customer for technical application questions.
  • Coordinating other robot programmers on larger projects that require more than one process engineer.
  • Developing and providing training to customers on system operations

Qualifications And Education Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in the robotics industry programming robots
  • Experience with FANUC robots is preferred
  • Experience with robot simulation or offline programming software
  • Post high-school degree in a technical discipline
  • Strong written and spoken language skills
  • Proficient on PCs and Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to read technical drawings
  • PLC experience not required, but is a plus

Additional Notes

  • Travel to customer sites to support system installations and production support required.

Competitive Salary and strong benefits program

Company Description

Sapience Automation provides turnkey solutions for industrial customers who utilize robots and automation for assembly, coating, material handling, packaging, dispensing, palletizing, inspection, and other applications. Our customers are from diverse industries including automotive, aerospace, general industrial, warehousing, consumer products, domestic appliances, medical devices, and food. Based in Charleston, SC Sapience focuses on earning "customers for life" through developing the best people, executing consistently with standard processes, and having a passion for excellence. We desire people who enjoy working with customers, enjoy continuously learning, are open and transparent, and are motivated to take on responsibility and accountability. Our team members have executed hundreds of projects globally, and leveraging this experience with standard processes, a great team, and a drive for excellence is the key to our success. Examples of systems we’ve provided can be found at: https://sapienceautomation.com/our-solutions . Sapience was also one of the three finalists for the prestigious 2023 FANUC Robotics Innovative System of the Year Award.

Charleston, SC has been rated the #1 city to visit by Travel and Leisure for the past 12 years and the most beautiful city in the U.S. by Forbes in 2022. Charleston offers a rare combination of a coastal city, a growing manufacturing base, and a highly cultural city known for its history, dining, and other activities.

TRUST IS OUR FOUNDATION: We say what we'll do and do what we say.

At Sapience, we focus on earning "customers for life" through developing the best people, executing consistently with standard processes, and having a passion for excellence.

CONSISTENCY IN APPROACH: We are process driven and process managed.

Sapience’s business processes ensure that the details will be addressed. Continuous improvement is ongoing and captured in standard work to ensure repeatability. We will work with you to develop a coordinated project management plan to ensure that all activities are collectively coordinated. Process fixes bad, process replicates good!

DRIVEN BY DATA : Data drives decisions, not emotions.

Knowing how to capture the right data and understanding this data drives logical solutions. A methodical and logical approach is required to achieve desired results in the highly-complex manufacturing realm. This is how we operate.

EXPERIENCE MATTERS: We know what good looks like.

Our team has hundreds of years of experience in integrating robot systems and has executed projects on all continents. This experience has honed our team for critical analysis and success. We'll also work with your team to share our knowledge for your future success.

PASSION DRIVES RESULTS: We succeed, there is no other option.

Our team loves a challenge. We love robot technology and the added complexity of coatings. We insist on being the best at what we do, and our passion drives us to overcome obstacles to succeed where others don't.

Sapience Automation provides turnkey solutions for industrial customers who utilize robots and automation for assembly, coating, material handling, packaging, dispensing, palletizing, inspection, and other applications. Our customers are from diverse industries including automotive, aerospace, general industrial, warehousing, consumer products, domestic appliances, medical devices, and food. Based in Charleston, SC Sapience focuses on earning "customers for life" through developing the best people, executing consistently with standard processes, and having a passion for excellence. We desire people who enjoy working with customers, enjoy continuously learning, are open and transparent, and are motivated to take on responsibility and accountability. Our team members have executed hundreds of projects globally, and leveraging this experience with standard processes, a great team, and a drive for excellence is the key to our success. Examples of systems we’ve provided can be found at: https://sapienceautomation.com/our-solutions . Sapience was also one of the three finalists for the prestigious 2023 FANUC Robotics Innovative System of the Year Award. Charleston, SC has been rated the #1 city to visit by Travel and Leisure for the past 12 years and the most beautiful city in the U.S. by Forbes in 2022. Charleston offers a rare combination of a coastal city, a growing manufacturing base, and a highly cultural city known for its history, dining, and other activities. TRUST IS OUR FOUNDATION: We say what we'll do and do what we say. At Sapience, we focus on earning "customers for life" through developing the best people, executing consistently with standard processes, and having a passion for excellence. CONSISTENCY IN APPROACH: We are process driven and process managed. Sapience’s business processes ensure that the details will be addressed. Continuous improvement is ongoing and captured in standard work to ensure repeatability. We will work with you to develop a coordinated project management plan to ensure that all activities are collectively coordinated. Process fixes bad, process replicates good! DRIVEN BY DATA : Data drives decisions, not emotions. Knowing how to capture the right data and understanding this data drives logical solutions. A methodical and logical approach is required to achieve desired results in the highly-complex manufacturing realm. This is how we operate. EXPERIENCE MATTERS: We know what good looks like. Our team has hundreds of years of experience in integrating robot systems and has executed projects on all continents. This experience has honed our team for critical analysis and success. We'll also work with your team to share our knowledge for your future success. PASSION DRIVES RESULTS: We succeed, there is no other option. Our team loves a challenge. We love robot technology and the added complexity of coatings. We insist on being the best at what we do, and our passion drives us to overcome obstacles to succeed where others don't.