Robotic Applications Specialist
BAE Systems
Cincinnati, OH United States
BAE Systems is the premier global defense and aerospace company, delivering a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions, and customer support services. With 105,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems had 2008 sales of $34.4 billion.
Providing communications, navigation, guidance, and information technology systems for the defense, intelligence, and homeland security markets.
BAE Systems' Security & Survivability is focusing on one mission: to increase the protection, survivability and security of soldiers, government officials and military personnel in high threat areas. Offering the very best value in performance, weight and cost, BAE Systems' Security & Survivability Systems manufactures a range of products and systems to suit any mission need.
Security & Survivability consistently delivers industry-leading products and services to anticipate survivability needs on both national and international levels. Using lightweight materials including composite, ceramic and transparent armor technologies developed by our engineering team, our specialties reside in integrated armor systems, armor kits, accessories and components for a full range of tactical wheeled vehicles, combat vehicles, commercial vehicles and construction equipment; individual warfighter and tactical systems; and seating and restraint systems for aircraft and vehicles.
SUMMARY OF THE JOB:
Responsible for providing all automation incorporating robots and PLC controls as necessary to manufacture and weld fabricated components. Specify, recommend, build and set up equipment to develop robotic automated processes required to meet operational expectations.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. From drawings, develop automation processes to produce fabricated welded components in manufacturing.
2. Must be capable of specifying all equipment necessary to set up a manufacturing cell.
3. Must have extensive experience with welding robots and other robotic systems.
4. Must be able to layout a cell incorporating the robotic process.
5. Must be able to program and operate the robotic cell and train accordingly.
6. Produce tooling concepts and follow through total design and procurement with suppliers.
7. Will provide technical assistance and guidance to other robotic operators.
8. Possess creativity, out of the box thinking when developing and automating a manufacturing cell.
9. Ensure compliance with federal and state laws.
10. Perform all duties in a safe manner.
11. Perform other duties in a timely manner as assigned.
Basic Skill and Ability Requirements:
1. Diverse experience in robots and controls.
2. Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision.
3. Must be a self-starter that works well with others.
4. Ability to read blue prints and drawings.
5. Possesses excellent communication and problem solving skills.
6. Dependable and reliable.
7. Some experience using AutoCAD.
8. Highly motivated and results driven.
9. Experience with lean manufacturing and kaizen techniques.
10. Must have strong work ethic, sense of urgency and a high energy level.
11. Ability to work effectively to meet deadlines.
12. Must be able to work days, evenings, and weekends to meet business needs.
13. Ability to work with a diversified work force.
14. Offers of employment may be contingent upon passing a substance abuse screening test and/or criminal background check.
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
Associates degree in manufacturing/computer sciences, technical trade school or equivalent work experience is required, with minimum 5 years robotic integration and operation experience.
Job code: 327597
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