Robotic Simulation Specialist

As our growth continues, we are looking to hire an experienced ROBOTIC SIMULATION SPECIALIST.

Located in Barrie, Ontario, PRODOMAX AUTOMATION LTD. is a specialized industrial engineering firm focused on designing complex automation with a blue-chip customer base since 1971. Operating from two facilities totaling 200,000 square feet with 200+ employees; we are ISO 9001:2015 certified.

JENOPTIK, our parent company, is an integrated photonics company that employs approximately 4,000 people with representatives in over 80 countries, and operates in three photonic-based divisions: Light and Optics, Light and Production and Light and Safety.

Our employees love arts and crafts, are mountain bikers, gardeners, travel enthusiasts, skiers, golfers, runners, bakers and chefs, dancers, video game heroes, music lovers and musicians, community volunteers, hikers, automobile enthusiasts, fitness enthusiasts, sportspeople, TV & potato chip experts.

We are a diverse and inclusive work culture - everyone is welcome!

The purpose of the Robotic Simulation Engineer/Specialist is to provide support to the Process Engineering group to validate processes as well as the Robotics group to supply off-line programs for machine start-up and development.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

- Possess a thorough knowledge of robot programming and motion planning.

- Will be competent with most robotic manufacturer’s equipment (Fanuc, ABB, Motoman, Nachi, Kuka).

- Will be performing robot simulations and offline programming using Delmia simulation software primarily. Other software packages like Fanuc RoboGuide may also be used to a lesser extent.

- Understands I/O structures, robot start-up and fieldbus networks.

- Arrange and provide direction to contracted simulation companies as necessary based on internal capacity constraints.

- Responsible for all programming activities as well as assisting robotic tasks to completion.

- Participate in meetings for tooling design and development and work with the mechanical design, Process, Robotics and Sales Group.

- Possess a thorough overall understanding of welding (mig, spot, and projection).

- Responsible for managing hours of work performed against budgets assigned to the project.

- Basic understanding of Solidworks or other CAD software.

- Will be performing simulation studies and tasks including,

• Gun/torch studies (selection and positioning)
• Robot reach studies
• Gun/torch access and gun/torch clouds
• Perform dynamic interference analysis and reach verification
• Weld balancing, distribution, and sequence
• Capital layout validation
• Cycle time analysis and validation
• Safety zone (Virtual limiting) offline setup and safety audit sheets for validation purposes
• OLP creation and validation including:

- Robot motion paths
- Weld seam identification, labelling and programming
- Resistance weld labelling and programming

• Adding kinematics to imported models
• Preparing customer documentation including AVI’s
• Create Robot Data Sheets (RDS)

Robotic Simulation Specialist Key Professional Attributes:

• Engineering Degree or Engineering Technologist/Technician in Robotics, or related field of study and/or equivalent industry experience.
• 5 plus years of practical experience in robotic programming in an online and offline environment using simulation software such as Fanuc RoboGuide.

Our Benefits:

• Safe, professional work environment
• Women's Network and Inclusion and Diversity Committee
• Employee training, development, tuition and professional fee reimbursements
• Competitive salary and profit-sharing plan
• Accrual of vacation pay during parental leave
• Partial tuition reimbursement for employees’ children
• Comprehensive Group Health & Dental Benefit Plan for single employees and those with families. Complimented by an Employee assistance and wellness program
• Matching Registered Retirement Savings Plan and Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan up to 5%
• Subsidized onsite cafeteria
• Annual performance review
• Casual business dress
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to $3,000 if you recommend an approved permanent hire – family & friends included
• Safety shoes and safety glasses reimbursement
• Prodomax Employee Excellence Recognition (PEER) Awards

Prodomax Automation Ltd. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.

We are committed to meeting the requirements of AODA. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please advise your Human Resources contact when you are selected to participate in the recruitment process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person