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The primary goal is to ensure the structural and geometric integrity of body-in-white (BIW) sub-assemblies, minimizing spatter, thermal distortion, and cycle times while maintaining a highly repeatable, production-ready process, also responsible for following and establishing programming standards based on process requirements and application types, from commissioning through to start-up.\n\n*Core Responsibilities*\n\n* *Path Generation & Optimization:* Program and refine complex MIG welding trajectories on NACHI robots, ensuring optimal torch angles (work and travel angles) and proper electrode stick-out.\n* *Weld Process Optimization:* Configure and fine-tune welding parameter schedules directly on the robots to eliminate common defects such as porosity, lack of fusion, undercut, or excessive burn-through.\n* *TCP Maintenance & Calibration:* Implement automatic Tool Center Point (TCP) check routines to ensure the robot maintains precise weld placement after consumable changes (contact tips, nozzles, or goosenecks).\n* *Backup & Version Control:* Maintain clean, documented version history and periodic image backups of all robot controllers under your scope.\n\n*Job Requirements*\n\n* *Education:* Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation, Welding, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field.\n* *Experience:* Minimum of *5 years* of hands-on experience programming and integrating FANUC and NACHI robots, with a heavy focus (at least 2 years) on *MIG welding applications* in an automotive BIW/Bodyshop\n* *Languages:* Professional working proficiency in English to interface with global tooling suppliers and corporate engineering standards.\n\n*Technical Skills (Hard Skills)*\n\n* *FANUC Programming (ArcTool):* Advanced mastery of the *FANUC ArcTool* software package, configuration of weld schedules, torch control, and tool coordinate system management (TCP/Weld Frame).\n* *NACHI Programming (MIG/Arc):* Specialized configuration in NACHI controllers (FD/AX series) for arc applications, power source interfacing, and synchronization of travel speed with wire feed rate.\n* *MIG/MAG Welding Technology:* Deep knowledge in adjusting and optimizing welding parameters (voltage, amperage, wire feed speed, gas flow) and transfer modes (short-circuit, globular, spray, pulsed arc).\n* *Welding Peripherals:* Integration and maintenance of torch cleaning stations (_reamers_), wire cutters, neck aligners, and automated TCP calibration units.\n* *Power Source Integration:* Communication setup and configuration of industrial interfaces (Digital/Analog, DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP) with leading power supplies such as *Fronius (TPS/i)*, *Lincoln Electric*, or *Miller*.\n* *Robot Safety Systems:* Advanced implementation of safety software options, specifically *Fanuc Dual Check Safety (DCS)* and *Nachi RMU (Robot Monitoring Unit)* for collaborative or restricted zone control.\n\n*Interpersonal Skills (Soft Skills)*\n\n* *High-Pressure Troubleshooting:* Rapid root-cause analysis of critical hardware/software faults during high-volume automotive production runs.\n* *Cross-Functional Collaboration:* Strong teamwork skills to interface seamlessly with PLC programmers, mechanical designers, weld quality inspectors, and maintenance technicians.\n\nPay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour\n\nBenefits:\n* 401(k)\n* Dental insurance\n* Health insurance\n* Vision insurance\n\nWork Location: In person","company":"Premier Staffing Solution","rawCompany":"premier staffing solution","city":"Normal","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-18T11:24:12.904Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.08","title":"Robotics Engineers","slug":"robotics-engineers"},{"code":"17-3024.01","title":"Robotics Technicians","slug":"robotics-technicians"},{"code":"17-3024.00","title":"Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electro-mechanical-and-mechatronics-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"333992","title":"Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"welding-and-soldering-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Robotics Engineer","description":"*Job Objective*\nThe *Robotics Engineer* is responsible for the programming, integration, commissioning, and optimization of robotic arc welding (*MIG* systems utilizing *FANUC* and *NACHI* platforms within the automotive *Bodyshop*. 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