Robot Application & Installation / Commissioning Engineer

Job Description:

Role Objective

To configure, install, program, and commission industrial robotic systems at customer sites with high reliability, safety, and first-time acceptance, while supporting application development and troubleshooting during execution.

Key Responsibilities

A. Robot Application Engineering

• Understand customer process & application requirements

• Select appropriate: o Robot model o End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) o Grippers, fixtures, sensors

• Support cycle-time studies & reach simulations

• Assist in application validation during FAT / SAT

B. Installation & Commissioning

• Robot mechanical installation & alignment

• Electrical wiring & IO interfacing

• PLC-Robot communication setup

• Teach pendant programming & path optimization

• Conduct: o Dry runs o Trial cycles o Production validation

C. Programming & Integration

• Develop robot programs for: o Pick & place o Palletizing o Machine tending o Welding / handling (as applicable)

• Integrate robots with: o PLCs o Vision systems o Safety systems (light curtains, scanners)

• Parameter tuning for accuracy & cycle time

D. Troubleshooting & Support

• Diagnose & resolve: o Program errors o Communication faults o Safety trips

• Provide on-site debugging during commissioning

• Support customer during initial production ramp-up

E. Documentation & Handover

• Prepare: o Robot programs o Backup files o As-built documentation

• Support customer training (operators / maintenance)

• Ensure smooth handover to customer maintenance team

F. Safety & Compliance

• Follow robot safety standards & SOPs

• Ensure safe commissioning practices

• Comply with site safety rules and ISO procedures

Technical Skills Required

• Hands-on experience with industrial robots (any OEM): o Programming & commissioning

• Exposure to: o PLC interfacing (basic to intermediate) o Field devices & sensors o Industrial networking (basic)

• Ability to read: o Electrical drawings o Layouts o Sequence logic

(OEM-specific certification preferred but not mandatory)

Behavioral & Professional Skills

• Strong problem-solving under site pressure

• Willingness to travel & work extended hours during commissioning

• Clear communication with customer & internal teams

• Discipline in documentation & backups

• Team-player attitude

Qualification

• BE / BTech / Diploma in: o Mechanical o Electrical o Mechatronics o Instrumentation / Automation

Experience Profile (4–6 Years)

• Minimum 2–3 complete project cycles handled independently

• Exposure to site commissioning & customer interaction

• Experience in automation / robotics system integration preferred

Performance Metrics (KRAs)

• First-time acceptance at FAT / SAT

• Commissioning cycle time vs plan

• Number of repeat issues post-handover

• Compliance to safety & SOPs

• Quality of documentation & backups