Posted on: 14 March 2023
ID 854446

Robotics Engineer

Req ID: 414650

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70, 000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide

Gibela Rail Transport Consortium invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the robotic engineer role. The position will be responsible for robotics maintenance, operation, programming, continuous improvement, and execution of projects on welding robotics. The successful candidate will be based in Dunnottar, Nigel. This role reports to the Maintenance Engineering Manager.

Department: Maintenance and Facilities

Vacancy: Robotic Engineer

Purpose of the Job:
  • Conduct planned and proactive maintenance on equipment to deter failures.
  • Identify and implement improvement projects to optimise welding robot cycle times
Key responsibilities include the following:
  • Make minor adjustments on existing robot welding programs as required.
  • Review and improve robotic process and sequence to improve cycle times
  • Provide daily production support for robotic welding cells.
  • Perform robot manual welding when required
  • Check completed parts to ensure compliance with required weld quality acceptance criteria.
  • Modify existing robot programs to improve robot reliability, maintainability, and/or performance.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for all robot downtimes and failures
  • Work with equipment OEM to improve robotic cells and address operational issues
  • Identify and implement opportunities for predictive maintenance on installed robots
  • Maintain robot welding guns by completing scheduled planned maintenance
  • Follow ISO procedures and standards to improve work processes and safety within robot cells.
  • Continuous improvement of robotic station efficiencies through correction of design deficiencies
  • Improve robotic stations process stability
Requirements:
  • N. Diploma or B. Degree in Automation / Instrumentation / Electro-Mechanical Eng / Mechatronics or similar.
  • Three years experience on industrial robotic operation, programming, troubleshooting and maintenance
  • Three years hands-on experience with Yaskawa Motoman robots
  • Three years experience programming Yaskawa controllers
  • Three year working experience on Yaskawa DX200 controllers
  • Working knowledge of Siemens S7 PLC
  • Knowledge of IGM robots and K6 UI will be a plus
  • General understanding of welding timers will be an added advantage
  • Familiarity with global Industrial Robot standards and specifications
Closing Date: 27 March 2023

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrows mobility. Thats why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

Job Type: Experienced
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