Robotic Automation Engineer

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ : LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location : Euclid - 22801

Employment Status : Salary Full-Time

Function : Engineering

Req ID :   26208

Summary

Lincoln Electric has an exciting opportunity for a Robotic Automation Engineer. The Robotic Automation Engineer will implement and support automated processes to drive improvements in safety, ergonomics, quality, productivity and cost reductions. The role heavily focuses on robotic solutions that often integrate with other types of equipment and at times can also involve non-robotic automation. The successful candidate will have a strong hands-on background in robotic system implementation and able to lead automated solution projects through all process steps including but not limited to conceptualizing automated systems, quoting, obtaining funding, managing projects, reporting progress, acceptance testing, installation, startup, and process support.

In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers a lucrative profit-sharing plan, student loan repayment program PLUS tuition reimbursement, medical / dental / vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and many more outstanding benefits!

What You Will Do

• Identify and conceptualize primarily robotic and at times other forms of automated solutions to drive improvements in safety, ergonomics, quality, productivity, and cost reductions throughout the Machine Division.
• Coordinate with vendors to quote and size automated systems.
• Manage projects from start to finish including Capital Appropriation Requests with project budgets, savings, ROI, timelines, runoff criteria, status reporting, system implementation, and all other project details.
• Program robotic systems, provide support and troubleshooting of existing robotic systems.
• Design customized fixturing and workholding for automated systems using Solid Edge.
• Create procedures, documentation, routings, and other necessary documentation for the manufacturing process.
• Collaborate and communicate cross functionally with all levels of the organization including but not limited to pieceworkers, R&D, QA, Supply Management, production departments, and executive management.
• Serve as the technical expert in robotics. Mentor and train others in the technical aspects of robotic systems.
• Other assignments as assigned by the supervisor.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company's 2025 Strategy.

Education & Experience Requirements

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.