Senior Robot Process Engineer Job Listing at Kelly Services in Auburn Hills, MI (Job ID US3624618_BH10024224)

Description

Job Title: Senior Robot Process Engineer
Location: Auburn Hills 
Type: 1+ Year Contract (Permanent Hire Opportunity)
Compensation: Overtime + Travel Pay + Comprehensive Benefits
Travel: Up to 35% (including Mexico and Canada)
Worksite: 100% Onsite; Flexible start time between 7–9 AM Are you a hands-on robotics expert ready to tackle advanced automation challenges in a dynamic environment?
We're seeking a Senior Robot Process Engineer to lead robotics projects from concept through implementation. In this highly visible role, you'll take ownership of high-impact automation initiatives, optimizing performance, guiding timelines, and mentoring junior engineers. Your expertise will drive innovation as you develop, program, and implement industrial robotic solutions, with a primary focus on FANUC systems and dispense processes.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and execute robotics projects as the technical expert on the team
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables
• Select and confirm robot models and options to match project needs
• Develop offline robot programs (OLPs) and on-site automation solutions
• Teach TCPs, Frames, Loads, and configure DCS safety parameters
• Configure robot I/O, end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), and communication interfaces
• Set up and operate a range of dispense process equipment
• Integrate third-party software and validate system functionality via simulations
• Implement cycle time improvements and robot path optimizations for peak efficiency
• Mentor junior team members and support their growth

What You Bring:

• Extensive FANUC robotics programming experience and deep understanding of vision systems (FANUC 3D, body offsets)
• Experience in manufacturing automation for automotive environments (GM, Ford, etc.)
• Ability to write high-quality programs from scratch and deliver on strict deadlines
• Knowledge of ABB robotics (especially for dispense applications) preferred
• Experience with PLC5 to 5000 systems is a plus

Why Apply?

• 1+ year contract with clear permanent hire potential
• Generous overtime, travel pay, and full benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership in a state-of-the-art automation setting
• Join a team that values your expertise, hands-on problem-solving, and commitment to excellence

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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