| Job Title |
Applications Engineer, Manufacturing |
| Job Description |
Plans, Designs, And Coordinates Integration Of Machinery And
Equipment Into Manufacturing Process Of Industrial
Establishment, Applying Knowledge Of Engineering And
Programming, And Using Computer, Precision-measuring
Instruments, And Drafting Tools: Develops And Writes Equipment
Specifications, Performance Requirements, Cost Analysis, And
Proposal For Integrating Machinery And Equipment, Such As
Robots, Robot Controllers, And Programmable Controllers Into
Manufacturing Process, Applying Knowledge Of Mechanics,
Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electrical Wiring, Electronics,
Programming, And Manufacturing Requirements, And Using Computer
And Calculator. Selects Or Designs Robot End-of-arm Tools To
Meet Specifications, Using Robot Manuals And Either Drafting
Tools Or Computer And Software Programs. Writes Operating
Programs, Using Existing Computer Program, Or Writes Own
Computer Programs, Applying Knowledge Of Programming Language
And Computer. Oversees Installation To Ensure Machines And
Equipment Are Installed And Functioning According To
Specifications. Tests Ability Of Machines, Such As Robot, To
Perform Tasks, Using Teach Pendant And Precision Measuring
Instruments And Following Specifications. Confers With
Establishment Personnel To Implement Operating Procedures And
Resolve System Malfunctions. Determines Parts Supply,
Maintenance Tasks, Safety Procedures, And Service Schedule
Required To Maintain Machines And Equipment In Prescribed
Condition. Develops Models Of Alternate Processing Methods To
Test Feasibility Of New Applications Of System Components, And
Recommends Implementation Of Improved Procedures. Participates
In Meetings, Seminars, And Training Sessions To Stay Apprised
Of New Developments In Field. Confers With Workers In Other
Departments, Such As Marketing, Legal, And Engineering, To
Provide Technical Information. May Develop And Conduct Robot And
Related Equipment Training Programs And Demonstrate Skills To
Trainees, Using Teach Pendant, Handtools, Precision-measuring
Instruments, And Following Schematics, Plant Drawings, And
Manufacturer's Specifications.
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