Industrial Controls Technician — Robotic Welding Systems

Why this role

• Competitive pay aligned to your capabilities (up to $45/hour).
• Potential sign-on up to $4,500 and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
• Modern, high‑tech facility with real impact on production quality and throughput.

What you'll do

Leadership & Safety

• Mentor Automation Technicians I–III and Weld Technicians as appropriate.
• Meet or exceed the full responsibilities expected of an Automation Technician III.
• Adhere to all safety policies and service/maintenance protocols.

Electrical & Mechanical Troubleshooting

• Interpret electrical/mechanical prints to diagnose at an advanced level.
• With electrician supervision, execute intermediate tasks: connect circuit breakers/transformers; build and route wiring harnesses; service drive systems; replace relays, boards, and motors.

Robotics & PLC/HMI

• Perform intermediate robot programming and basic offline programming with RoboCAD/RobotStudio (TCP verification, I/O simulation, move creation/modification, zone setups).
• For senior scope, show proficiency in at least two areas: add sensors/sequence changes in PLCs; read and troubleshoot ladder logic; program PanelView HMI; configure and troubleshoot I/O blocks; search/cross‑reference/edit code; troubleshoot HMIs; load programs; replace logic modules/screens; reset systems, IP addresses, and names; troubleshoot valve stacks; apply intermediate robot programming methods; load IDs; perform gun tuning; and add valves/I/O blocks.

Welding Systems

• Resolve intermediate issues across drawn arc, GMAW, resistance, and projection welding, including associated pneumatic systems.
• Program robots offline (write routines); set up/troubleshoot tool changers and external axes.
• Create/verify TCP (ABB Bullseye experience is a plus) and build offset positions.
• Rebuild/reload weld schedules; implement RAFT and Emhart DA changes per Weld Engineering direction.
• Conduct specialty equipment PMs; implement MIG schedule updates per Weld Engineering.
• Perform cap/electrode studies and weld validation; calibrate squeeze force on spot‑weld guns.
• Troubleshoot drawn‑arc stud welding (including basic programming) and configure projection welds.
• Apply working knowledge of the Miyachi Weld Tester.

Tooling, Measurement & Error‑Proofing

• Use hand measuring tools, multimeters, ammeters, welding current meters, digital force gauges, and micro‑ohm meters at an advanced level.
• Execute minor shim moves and fixture adjustments per manufacturing details (with guidance from a Weld Maintenance Mechanic III or Manufacturing Engineer); understand shimming processes.
• Set up and troubleshoot Poka‑Yoke applications.

Shifts

• 1st: 5:30am – 1:30pm (Mon–Fri)
• 2nd: 1:30pm – 9:30pm (Mon–Fri)
• 3rd: 9:30pm – 5:30am (Sun–Thu)

Flexibility for early starts, late finishes, and some weekends may be required to meet customer commitments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain industrial truck and aerial platform licenses.
• Strong verbal communication.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Completion of Automation Technician II written and performance tests (internal candidates).
• Completion of Automation Technician II written and performance tests (internal and external candidates).
• Knowledge of PLC systems and intermediate programming methods.
• Industrial Maintenance/Machine Repair/Electrician Journeyman certification, or 2‑year technical degree, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Weld or Automation Technician (or equivalent).
• Preferred: mechatronics certificate or journeyperson card; associate degree in mechatronics/controls/maintenance; 10+ years combined experience and education.
• Strong electrical and mechanical foundation in industrial/automated systems.
• On‑site PPE: steel‑toed boots and hard hat required.

Proficiencies

• PLC troubleshooting/programming, industrial/manufacturing engineering, electrical schematics, robotics programming, automation troubleshooting, CAD familiarity, production optimization, and electrical/electronic systems.

Machines & Technologies

• MIG/TIG welders; robotic welders; industrial robots (Kawasaki, Universal Robots, Fanuc); CNC automation (Fanuc); HMIs; CAD tools; automotive manufacturing systems.

Export compliance

Some customer programs are subject to U.S. export control laws. Access to certain controlled technologies may be limited to U.S. Persons unless specifically authorized by the U.S. government; verification of U.S. Person/Foreign Person status may be required.

Our commitments

Challenge Manufacturing is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job
applicants with disabilities.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact the respective Talent Acquisition Partner.

Challenge Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Challenge Manufacturing will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a forma complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Challenge Manufacturing's legal duty to furnish information.