Lear Corporation
Senior Automation Robotics Engineer
Location: COMSTOCK PARK, MI
The Role Your work will include, but not be limited to:
Lead and implement automation cells and drive standards across North America.
Develop the concept, aid in mechanical‑electrical design, install, train receiving plant, and provide ongoing support for the robot cell.
Act as a subject‑matter expert and project lead for other integrators.
Advantages of working at Lear in the Automation group
Drive innovation with new advancements in 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.
Your Qualifications
Fanuc and UR robotic experience of integration, programming, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance.
Managing small projects/workloads involving Fanuc and UR integrations, safety upgrades on existing equipment, and retrofits.
Great electrical/mechanical troubleshooting abilities.
Proficient in the Fanuc robotics systems (additional robotics experience in other brands is a plus).
Knowledgeable in Allen Bradley PLC: Micro Logix, Compact Logix, Control Logix with RSLogix 500, 5000, Studio 5000 software.
Experience in creating HMI projects, making HMI changes, and additions.
Knowledgeable in reading and following electrical prints to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment.
Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Provides guidance and direction to other team members, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Monitors and reviews information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Develop performance indicators to increase reliability and reduce downtime.
Develop contingency and disaster recovery plans.
Willingness to travel in North America – time traveling can be up to 50%.
Completion of automation risk assessments.
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 degree in electrical or software engineering.
8–15 years’ experience in a similar role.
Bonus Experience
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) experience.
Vision experience to guide robot – offsets.
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 will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.
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Location: COMSTOCK PARK, MI
The Role Your work will include, but not be limited to:
Lead and implement automation cells and drive standards across North America.
Develop the concept, aid in mechanical‑electrical design, install, train receiving plant, and provide ongoing support for the robot cell.
Act as a subject‑matter expert and project lead for other integrators.
Advantages of working at Lear in the Automation group
Drive innovation with new advancements in 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.
Your Qualifications
Fanuc and UR robotic experience of integration, programming, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance.
Managing small projects/workloads involving Fanuc and UR integrations, safety upgrades on existing equipment, and retrofits.
Great electrical/mechanical troubleshooting abilities.
Proficient in the Fanuc robotics systems (additional robotics experience in other brands is a plus).
Knowledgeable in Allen Bradley PLC: Micro Logix, Compact Logix, Control Logix with RSLogix 500, 5000, Studio 5000 software.
Experience in creating HMI projects, making HMI changes, and additions.
Knowledgeable in reading and following electrical prints to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment.
Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Provides guidance and direction to other team members, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Monitors and reviews information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Develop performance indicators to increase reliability and reduce downtime.
Develop contingency and disaster recovery plans.
Willingness to travel in North America – time traveling can be up to 50%.
Completion of automation risk assessments.
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 degree in electrical or software engineering.
8–15 years’ experience in a similar role.
Bonus Experience
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) experience.
Vision experience to guide robot – offsets.
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 will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.
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