{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f16df4161f9f2e35abb72d51","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f16df4161f9f2e35abb72d51","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f16df4161f9f2e35abb72d51","title":"Manufacturing Engineer – ABB Robotics Programming","description":"ARi, headquartered in East Peoria, IL, USA, is a rapidly expanding global engineering enterprise. The essence of our “i” symbolizes our distinctiveness from competitors – an embodiment of innovation, intelligence, ingenuity, and insight. Boasting a diverse team of over 1,500 engineering experts hailing from various nations and cultures across the globe, we are excellently poised to provide intricate and personalized resolutions to our esteemed clients.\n\nShift: 1st Shift or 3rd Shift\n\n1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST\n\n3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM EST\n\nPosition Summary\n\nThe Manufacturing Engineer – Robotics Programming will provide hands-on technical support and leadership for robotic automation systems within a manufacturing environment. This position will focus heavily on ABB robot programming, troubleshooting, system integration, program optimization, commissioning, and continuous improvement.\n\nThe engineer will support production-critical robotic applications across engine assembly, testing, and paint operations and work closely with Controls/PLC, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams to improve equipment reliability, safety, quality, and throughput.\n\nDuties & Responsibilities\n\nProgram, configure, troubleshoot, and commission ABB industrial robots and robotic work cells.\n\nProvide hands-on, shop-floor troubleshooting and issue resolution for ABB robotic applications supporting engine assembly, test, and paint operations.\n\nDiagnose and resolve production downtime related to robots, controls, tooling, sensors, cabling, and other automation equipment.\n\nDevelop, modify, and optimize ABB robot programs for new and existing manufacturing processes.\n\nAnalyze previous incidents and production observations to identify opportunities for robotic program optimization and permanent corrective actions.\n\nOptimize existing robot configurations, including harnesses, cabling, end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), and associated equipment.\n\nIntegrate robotic systems with PLCs, vision systems, sensors, conveyors, tooling, and other peripheral equipment.\n\nPartner closely with PLC/Controls Engineers to troubleshoot automation issues, determine root causes, and implement permanent resolutions.\n\nLead and support robotic system validation, testing, startup, and commissioning activities.\n\nPerform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring robotic and manufacturing issues.\n\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time, OEE, equipment reliability, safety, and product quality.\n\nDevelop and maintain standard work instructions, troubleshooting documentation, training materials, and operating procedures.\n\nCollaborate with Manufacturing, Controls, Quality, Maintenance, Product Engineering, and Production teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.\n\nProvide independent technical support for production-critical robotic systems with a strong focus on minimizing downtime.\n\nRequired Skills\n\nExtensive hands-on experience with ABB industrial robot programming and troubleshooting.\n\nStrong working knowledge of ABB RobotStudio and ABB robot controller platforms.\n\nStrong robotic troubleshooting and manufacturing automation experience.\n\nAbility to diagnose robot faults and resolve production-critical automation issues directly on the manufacturing floor.\n\nExperience developing, modifying, debugging, and optimizing robotic programs.\n\nExperience with robotic applications such as arc welding, material handling, assembly, machine tending, paint operations, or other automated manufacturing processes.\n\nExperience integrating robotic systems with PLCs, including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent platforms.\n\nUnderstanding of robot interfaces with sensors, tooling, conveyors, safety systems, and peripheral equipment.\n\nExperience troubleshooting and optimizing robot hardware configurations, including harnesses, cabling, and end-of-arm tooling.\n\nStrong understanding of manufacturing processes, Lean principles, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.\n\nAbility to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and support critical production issues.\n\nStrong communication, teamwork, and cross-functional problem-solving skills.\n\nPreferred Skills\n\nExperience with vision-guided robotics and automated inspection systems.\n\nExperience commissioning new robotic automation equipment and production lines.\n\nKnowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols.\n\nSix Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or similar continuous improvement experience.\n\nExperience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations.\n\nExperience supporting robotic applications within engine, automotive, heavy-equipment, or similar manufacturing environments.\n\nEducation / Experience\n\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related engineering discipline.\n\nMinimum 5+ years of industrial robotics and manufacturing automation experience required.\n\nCandidates with approximately 5–10 years of relevant experience are preferred.\n\nSignificant hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting ABB industrial robots is required.\n\nMust be comfortable maintaining a strong shop-floor presence and independently supporting production-critical robotic systems.\n\nMust be available to work either 1st shift (6:00 AM–3:00 PM EST) or 3rd shift (10:00 PM–6:00 AM EST) onsite in Lafayette, Indiana.\n\nTop Skills\n\nABB Robot Programming & ABB RobotStudio\n\nRobotics Troubleshooting & Manufacturing Automation\n\nHands-on Shop-Floor Manufacturing Engineering\n\nRobotic Program Optimization & Root Cause Analysis\n\nPLC/Controls Integration & Cross-Functional Troubleshooting\n\nRobot Configuration, Harness/Cabling & End-of-Arm Tooling Optimization\n\nReference JOB-1450\n\nCompany ARi\n\nLocation Lafayette, IN","company":"Ari","rawCompany":"ari","city":"Lafayette","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-24T06:59:34.665Z","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":"811310","title":"Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and 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The essence of our “i” symbolizes our distinctiveness from competitors – an embodiment of innovation, intelligence, ingenuity, and insight. Boasting a diverse team of over 1,500 engineering experts hailing from various nations and cultures across the globe, we are excellently poised to provide intricate and personalized resolutions to our esteemed clients.\n\nShift: 1st Shift or 3rd Shift\n\n1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST\n\n3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM EST\n\nPosition Summary\n\nThe Manufacturing Engineer – Robotics Programming will provide hands-on technical support and leadership for robotic automation systems within a manufacturing environment. This position will focus heavily on ABB robot programming, troubleshooting, system integration, program optimization, commissioning, and continuous improvement.\n\nThe engineer will support production-critical robotic applications across engine assembly, testing, and paint operations and work closely with Controls/PLC, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams to improve equipment reliability, safety, quality, and throughput.\n\nDuties & Responsibilities\n\nProgram, configure, troubleshoot, and commission ABB industrial robots and robotic work cells.\n\nProvide hands-on, shop-floor troubleshooting and issue resolution for ABB robotic applications supporting engine assembly, test, and paint operations.\n\nDiagnose and resolve production downtime related to robots, controls, tooling, sensors, cabling, and other automation equipment.\n\nDevelop, modify, and optimize ABB robot programs for new and existing manufacturing processes.\n\nAnalyze previous incidents and production observations to identify opportunities for robotic program optimization and permanent corrective actions.\n\nOptimize existing robot configurations, including harnesses, cabling, end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), and associated equipment.\n\nIntegrate robotic systems with PLCs, vision systems, sensors, conveyors, tooling, and other peripheral equipment.\n\nPartner closely with PLC/Controls Engineers to troubleshoot automation issues, determine root causes, and implement permanent resolutions.\n\nLead and support robotic system validation, testing, startup, and commissioning activities.\n\nPerform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring robotic and manufacturing issues.\n\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time, OEE, equipment reliability, safety, and product quality.\n\nDevelop and maintain standard work instructions, troubleshooting documentation, training materials, and operating procedures.\n\nCollaborate with Manufacturing, Controls, Quality, Maintenance, Product Engineering, and Production teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.\n\nProvide independent technical support for production-critical robotic systems with a strong focus on minimizing downtime.\n\nRequired Skills\n\nExtensive hands-on experience with ABB industrial robot programming and troubleshooting.\n\nStrong working knowledge of ABB RobotStudio and ABB robot controller platforms.\n\nStrong robotic troubleshooting and manufacturing automation experience.\n\nAbility to diagnose robot faults and resolve production-critical automation issues directly on the manufacturing floor.\n\nExperience developing, modifying, debugging, and optimizing robotic programs.\n\nExperience with robotic applications such as arc welding, material handling, assembly, machine tending, paint operations, or other automated manufacturing processes.\n\nExperience integrating robotic systems with PLCs, including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent platforms.\n\nUnderstanding of robot interfaces with sensors, tooling, conveyors, safety systems, and peripheral equipment.\n\nExperience troubleshooting and optimizing robot hardware configurations, including harnesses, cabling, and end-of-arm tooling.\n\nStrong understanding of manufacturing processes, Lean principles, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.\n\nAbility to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and support critical production issues.\n\nStrong communication, teamwork, and cross-functional problem-solving skills.\n\nPreferred Skills\n\nExperience with vision-guided robotics and automated inspection systems.\n\nExperience commissioning new robotic automation equipment and production lines.\n\nKnowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols.\n\nSix Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or similar continuous improvement experience.\n\nExperience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations.\n\nExperience supporting robotic applications within engine, automotive, heavy-equipment, or similar manufacturing environments.\n\nEducation / Experience\n\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related engineering discipline.\n\nMinimum 5+ years of industrial robotics and manufacturing automation experience required.\n\nCandidates with approximately 5–10 years of relevant experience are preferred.\n\nSignificant hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting ABB industrial robots is required.\n\nMust be comfortable maintaining a strong shop-floor presence and independently supporting production-critical robotic systems.\n\nMust be available to work either 1st shift (6:00 AM–3:00 PM EST) or 3rd shift (10:00 PM–6:00 AM EST) onsite in Lafayette, Indiana.\n\nTop Skills\n\nABB Robot Programming & ABB RobotStudio\n\nRobotics Troubleshooting & Manufacturing Automation\n\nHands-on Shop-Floor Manufacturing Engineering\n\nRobotic Program Optimization & Root Cause Analysis\n\nPLC/Controls Integration & Cross-Functional Troubleshooting\n\nRobot Configuration, Harness/Cabling & End-of-Arm Tooling Optimization\n\nReference JOB-1450\n\nCompany ARi\n\nLocation Lafayette, IN","datePosted":"2026-08-24T06:59:34.665Z","dateModified":"2026-08-24T06:59:34.665Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Ari","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Lafayette","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"f16df4161f9f2e35abb72d51"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f16df4161f9f2e35abb72d51"}}