Automation Robotics Engineer
Disher
Comstock Park, MI · Posted March 6, 2026
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About the job
Automation Robotics Engineer – Comstock Park, MI
DISHER is currently partnering with a world leading automation company that specializes in groundbreaking technologies for flawlessly manufacturing millions of products. They have been awarded year after year as a great place to work and one of the "World's Most Admired Companies".
What it's like to work here: Their team is the secret to their success. They are empowered, inventive, and inclusive. This company champions their teams, foster collaborations, inclusion, respect, and excellence. Working with this company, you will drive innovation with new advancements in industry. You will have opportunity for future training to broaden skills and be a part of a team of experts to drive solutions that improve efficiencies, safety, and quality. You will work with multiple assembly plants and integrator. If you are passionate about your craft and are driven to succeed, this could be the place for you!
What you will get to do:
Use knowledge, experience, and resourcefulness to lead and implement automation cells.
Develop the concept, aid in the mechanical and electrical design.
Install, train the receiving plant, and provide ongoing support for the robot cell.
Project lead other Integrators as a subject matter expert.
Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Provide guidance and direction to other team members, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Monitor and review information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Develop performance indicators to increase reliability and reduce downtime.
Develop contingency and disaster recovery plans.
What will make you successful:
Fanuc and UR robotic experience of integration, programming, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance
Managing small projects / workloads involving Fanuc and UR integrations, safety upgrades on existing equipment, and retrofits.
Great electrical/mechanical troubleshooting abilities
Proficient in the Fanuc robotics systems (additional robotics experience in other brands is a plus)
Knowledgeable in Allen Bradley PLC: Micro Logix, Compact Logix, Control Logix with RSLogix 500, 5000, Studio 5000 software
Experience in creating HMI projects, making HMI changes, and additions
Knowledgeable in reading and following electrical prints to diagnose and troubleshoot down equipment
Willingness to travel in North America – time traveling can be up to 50%.
Bachelor’s in Engineering
3-5 years experience in a similar role