Automation Engineer - Robotics

Job Description

Job Description

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.

Purpose

The Automation Engineer supports the daily operations across all of our Robotic Work Centers, including Assembly, Part inspection, Anodize, & post processing lines, for Divergent's flexible robotic manufacturing systems, core to the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS). The ideal candidate will use their expertise in automated systems, industrial robotics, and off-line programming to maintain & generate robotic programs for production parts and ongoing internal projects, while working with cross-functional teams to capture and implement process improvement. Divergent is pushing the boundaries of technology and we need a passionate and agile engineer to help us create the platform for sustainable manufacturing.

The Role

As an Automation Engineer on the Advance Manufacturing team, you will be at the forefront of implementing advanced automation and robotics systems in our production environment. You will support the day-to-day operations; help refine processes and enable scalability. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and essential to delivering high-precision, high-reliability hardware across automotive, aerospace, and defense programs.

• Create Simulation Studies in Process Simulate on Teamcenter (Tecnomatix)
• Help create and maintain customer product manufacturing data for automated work centers.
• Help maintain kinematic libraries of hardware systems in robotic simulations
• Generate optimal assembly sequences and validate feasibility
• Perform reach & access studies and validate assembly sequence logic and interference-free robot motions.
• Program robots and automated systems to perform specific tasks and functions
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues with existing automation systems to ensure smooth operation.
• Help create and maintain documentation for all automation and robotics systems, including specifications, manuals, and training materials.
• Train and mentor other team members on the operation and maintenance of automation and robotics systems
• Continuously monitor and analyze data from automation systems to identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions.
• Provide insight, data, & learnings to our development team to help inform our next generation robotic platforms.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to procure necessary equipment and components for automation projects
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations while working with automation and robotics systems

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Work Environment

Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels ENG 03 - ENG 04 as evaluated through our interview process.

Pay Range

$91,800—$151,400 USD

What We Offer :

Equal Employment Opportunity

Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

EEO Poster

In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.

E-Verify : Right to Work

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Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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