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# Lead Robotics Technician - Custom Machinery & Vision System Integration

- **Company:** Impact
- **Location:** Brown Deer, WI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $104,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Computer Programming, SolidWorks (CAD), Software Debugging, Rslogix, Simulation Software, Systems Integration, Visual Systems, Tia Portal
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6a16b5603d531500

## About the Role

* Core Technical Scope: Ground-up robotic setup and calibration (FANUC, Yaskawa, ABB), PLC program handshaking, 2D/3D industrial vision system integration (Cognex, Keyence), assembly mentorship, and SolidWorks CAD referencing.
 * Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires a completed 2-Year or 4-Year Engineering Degree, 4-6 years of hands-on robotic & PLC integration experience, valid driver's license/passport capability, and residency within 45 minutes of the Brown Deer / Greater Milwaukee area., * Technical Mastery: 4-6 years of dedicated experience in Robotic and PLC integration for industrial custom manufacturing equipment.
 * Multi-Brand Robotics Depth: Hands-on fluency programming and debugging major industrial robot platforms (FANUC, Yaskawa Motoman, ABB).
 * Software & CAD Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Robotic Offline Simulation software, PLC logic troubleshooting, and referencing digital assemblies inside CAD/SolidWorks.
 * Multi-Domain Troubleshooting: Expert-level capability to diagnose and repair automated systems across robotic, electrical, fluid power, and mechanical domains.
 * Vision Integration: Proven background in troubleshooting and programming Vision System hardware and software (e.g., Cognex, Keyence).
 * Education & Travel Flexibility: Completed 2-year or 4-year Engineering Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Software) and full willingness to travel 30%-40% globally for project commissioning.
 * Location & Authorization: Residence established within a comfortable, daily 45-minute driving radius of the Brown Deer / Greater Milwaukee area., * Advanced Vision Programming: Deep experience configuring Cognex In-Sight or FANUC iRVision hardware for high-speed tracking or robotic guidance.
 * PLC Software Depth: Direct experience writing or editing logic in Rockwell Automation (Studio 5000) or Siemens (TIA Portal) environments.
 * Simulation Software: Hands-on experience with FANUC RoboGuide or ABB RobotStudio for cell layout reach testing.

## Description

* Robotic System Commissioning: Start up robotic platforms from scratch, including initial setup, frame calibration, mastering, and I/O communication configurations.
 * Architecture & Logic Handshaking: Design full robot programming architecture, ensuring seamless handshaking with central PLC programs and stand-alone material handling platforms.
 * Full Build & Debug Lifecycle: Collaborate directly with project leads through the entire build and shop debug process to ensure 100% quality, reliability, and cycle-time delivery standards.
 * Hardware Assembly & Wire Tracing: Lead the mechanical and electrical assembly of custom automated systems, including troubleshooting complex control wiring and optimizing specialized tooling builds.
 * Vision System Integration: Program, calibrate, and integrate advanced Vision Systems hardware and software into robotic cells and automated equipment for part guidance and inspection.
 * Applications & Quoting Support: Assist the Applications department with technical insights when developing new cell designs, estimating build hours, and generating custom quotes.
 * Documentation & Team Leadership: Manage project documentation and cycle time charts while mentoring shop assembly personnel to ensure high efficiencies and adherence to customer specifications.