Sr. Engineer/ Lead Engineer - Robotics & Vision

Overview

Execute and manage FANUC robot automation projects across Body Shop, Press Shop, General Assembly, GPS and Paint Shop applications, including robot configuration, programming, cell validation and simulation.

What you'll do

• Execute robot-related projects in Body Shop, Press Shop, General Assembly, Global Propulsion System shop and Paint shop sealing applications.
• Monitor and control projects including scope, issues, risks and schedule; manage issues to closure.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders through project meetings, status reports and milestone reviews.
• Monitor robot configuration for the application and process, including welding guns, welding controllers, material handling grippers, tool changers and dispense equipment.
• Select the right robot model based on process, payload and cycle time requirements.
• Coordinate with the robot programming agency for a given project.
• Approve robotic cells for shipment after pre-installation at the jig maker's site.
• Perform robot simulation using Process Simulate and approve robot simulation and offline programming (OLP) for a project.
• Suggest improvements to reduce on-floor execution time.
• Buy off robot programs from the robot programming agency.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards (templates, e-tools etc.) and drive their deployment across new projects.
• Train and integrate with the robot programming agency to adhere to GM standards.
• Perform root cause analysis.
• Coordinate project timing schedule with the body shop team.
• Interact and coordinate with the controls team to interface the robot with control systems.
• Coordinate with process suppliers for special processes such as roller hemming, laser welding and clinching.
• Coordinate with other GM units worldwide for global projects.

What you'll need

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Production or Automobile Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of FANUC robots and cobot programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience in spot welding, arc welding, material handling and sealing applications.
• Knowledge of robot selection, procurement and system integration.
• Hands-on experience in cell validation and commissioning.
• Proficiency in Process Simulate and OLP validation.
• Experience across automotive shops (Body, GA, Paint, Press).
• Understanding of robot-PLC integration.
• Good knowledge of machine vision systems including FANUC 3DV, PhotoNeo and Matrox.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and multitasking abilities.

Nice to have

• Solid understanding of advanced machine vision systems, including FANUC 3DV, PhotoNeo, Matrox and Keyence.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
• Work arrangement: Hybrid, reporting to the office four times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.
• GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.