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We're Lear For You. AUTOMATION ROBOTICS ENGINEER
COMSTOCK PARK, MICHIGAN - LEAR ASI AUTOMATION DIVISIONLear Automation is seeking a highly skilled Fanuc Robotics Programmer to design, develop, and optimize robotic automation paths and logic. In this role, you will lead the programming, debugging, and commissioning of industrial robotic cells utilizing Fanuc platforms. You will work closely with Controls Engineers and mechanical design teams to integrate robots into complex manufacturing systems, ensuring maximum cycle-time efficiency and workplace safety
Advantages of working at Lear in the Automation group:- Drive Innovation with new advancements at Lear and in the Seating Industry
- Opportunities for future training to broaden skills
- Be part of a team of experts to drive solutions that improve efficiencies, safety and quality
- Work with multiple assembly plants and integrators
Technical Competencies:- Certification: Fanuc-approved training certifications (HandlingTool, Roboguide, iRVision, or DCS) are highly preferred
- Develop and write structured robot application code from scratch using Fanuc Teach Pendant (TP) and Karel programming languages.
- Build, test, and validate offline robotic programs and simulation cells using Fanuc Roboguide software before physical deployment.
- Configure and define User Frames, Tool Frames (TCP), and payload schedules accurately.
- Implement and test advanced safety zoning via Fanuc Dual Check Safety (DCS) / Position Speed Check configurations
- Establish communication interfaces between Fanuc controllers and master PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) over EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, or DeviceNet
- Proficient with Fanuc Teach Pendant navigation and program structure.
- Strong understanding of industrial automation network protocols and I/O handshakes.
- Competency in mechanical/electrical drawing layouts and reading schematics.
- Familiarity with common applications like material handling, palletizing, or dispensing
- Completion of Automation risk assessments
- Willingness to travel in North America - time traveling can be up to 50%.
- Team Development
- Mentor and Train plant controls engineers and support production as needed.
- Communicate across cross functional groups
- Support Kaizen, Improvement walks, and Error proofing projects
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's in engineering or associates degree in Robotics, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related technical field
5+ years' experience in a similar role
Bonus Experience: Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) experience
Vision- experience with robot guided vision systems
Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
Location Code: 0123
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