Robotics Technician

Tenneco

. Provide technical support for robotic welding, material-handling, machine-tending, and automated assembly cells, prioritizing safety, quality, and uptime .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeAngola • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in troubleshooting and programming industrial robotics, including FANUC and Yaskawa/Motoman systems, while ensuring safety and efficiency in automated environments. Proficient in maintaining and improving robotic systems, including PLC interfaces and end-of-arm tooling.

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Robotic ProgrammingPLC TroubleshootingFANUC ExperienceIndustrial AutomationSafety Systems Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Robotic ProgrammingPLC TroubleshootingRobot MaintenanceEnd-of-Arm ToolingIndustrial NetworkingElectrical Schematic ReadingCollision TroubleshootingRobot CalibrationWelding ApplicationsMechanical Aptitude

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationDocumentation SkillsTraining SkillsSelf-DirectedDependable

Tools & Technologies

FANUC RobotsYaskawa RobotsAllen-Bradley Studio 5000RSLogixMaintenance SoftwarePLC-HMI ToolsMachine Vision SystemsIndustrial EthernetSafety InterlocksLight Curtains

Industry Keywords

Industrial RoboticsAutomationMechatronicsAutomotive ManufacturingIATF 16949APQPPPAPGD&TPneumaticsHydraulics

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical support for robotic welding, material-handling, machine-tending, and automated assembly cells, prioritizing safety, quality, and uptime
Troubleshoot ladder logic across shifts and assist with PLC fault management and diagnosis
Provide workaround and improvement insights for logic-related downtime
Diagnose robot alarms and cell faults, safely recover equipment, and determine root causes of repeated stops, collisions, lost positions, and sequence problems
Teach and modify robot positions, paths, speeds, zones, frames, tool-center-point data, registers, I/O logic, and routines according to change-control practices
Maintain robot backups and support mastering, calibration, payload/tooling setup, battery replacement, and recovery after controller or mechanical work
Troubleshoot robot-to-PLC handshakes, networked or discrete I/O, industrial Ethernet, interlocks, and sequence logic
Support robot and cell safety systems, including E-stops, gate interlocks, light curtains/scanners, safe zones, DCS functions, and approved teach-mode operation; apply LOTO when required
Troubleshoot end-of-arm tooling, grippers, clamps, weld guns and torches, dress packs, cables, sensors, valves, fixtures, positioners, and pneumatic or hydraulic systems
Support robotic MIG and resistance welding applications, including robot paths, torch or gun alignment, wire-feed and weld-equipment interfaces, and coordination with process or weld engineering
Support vision and measurement systems and isolate failures across robots, PLCs, tooling, sensors, communications, and processes
Improve cycle time, reliability, and repeatability; perform robot preventive maintenance; support launches and prove-out
Document changes and train manufacturing or maintenance personnel on operation and recovery
Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or G.E.D. required
Industrial robotics, automation, mechatronics, electrical, or related technical training preferred; equivalent hands-on experience considered
Three or more years of industrial robotics or automation experience preferred; strong candidates with less experience may be considered
Must be able to perform all internal levels up to Robotic Tech
Hands-on robot programming and troubleshooting experience
FANUC experience strongly preferred; Yaskawa/Motoman or similar industrial robot experience transferable
Ability to troubleshoot complete automated cells, including robots, PLC interfaces, tooling, sensors, safety, communications, and process equipment
Working knowledge of robot frames, TCPs, I/O, program flow, mastering or calibration, backups, recovery, and collision troubleshooting
Working knowledge of industrial PLCs and controls; Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 / RSLogix experience is a strong plus
Ability to read electrical schematics, robot and tooling drawings, machine prints, and weld symbols
Experience with industrial networks, remote I/O, servo devices, sensors, safety systems, robotic welding, or machine vision valuable
Mechanical aptitude with end-of-arm tooling, fixtures, pneumatics, hydraulics, precision measurement, and basic GD&T preferred
Automotive manufacturing and IATF 16949 / APQP / PPAP familiarity helpful
Strong communication, documentation, and training skills expected
Self-directed, dependable, safety-focused, and able to lead troubleshooting when needed
Must be able to work all three shifts and support overtime or alternate shifts as production needs require
Ability to troubleshoot complete machine systems, communicate clearly, document repairs, and use maintenance software/PLC-HMI tools
Ability to perform physical duties including extended standing and walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing, confined-space access, and lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally