Robotic Engineer

OVERVIEW

Join the Revolution. Work with a company that’s changing the world. Hello Innovation owns and operates a strong set of businesses powered by innovation and change. We are disruptive by design. We love solving the world’s toughest business challenges. It’s in our DNA to change the world and improve lives through our portfolio of companies.

There’s no shame in being ambitious at Hello Innovation; career growth is a priority for us – we help one another climb, we don’t climb over one another. A team-driven environment and high levels of integrity serve as incubators for brilliant minds.

Intrigued? Perfect. We’re hiring like crazy and are looking for driven, forward-thinking problem solvers to join our team.

JOB SUMMARY

Do you love using the latest technologies and mechanical innovations to design one-of-a-kind creations that others could only dream of? Are you constantly messing around with different configurations, build processes and systems designs to create the perfect solution? Are CNC machines, 3D computer models and Kuka Robots your favorite artistic tools? Then imagine what you can do working with a group of the brightest minds in our get-sh*t-done culture...

Hello Innovation is looking for a passionate, experienced Robotic Engineer to help lead programming and operation of our new Kuka Robot. In this role, you will be responsible for everything related to robotic engineering and digital fabrication, including owning the programming, safety, maintenance and repair of the Kuka machinery and equipment.

The ideal candidate will be a go-to knowledge expert when it comes to best practices in robotic engineering, including having proven experience providing support and expertise in developing and improving robotic processes, and will have outstanding mechanical, artistic and computer modeling experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all hands-on production efforts surrounding our Kuka Robot, including programming and operating requirements
• Collaborate with all project and creative team members to craft systems and build prototypes that will fulfill our design needs.
• Create small and large scale 3 dimensional pieces using our Kuka Robot
• Provide expertise and support in designing, implementing and improving our robotic processes.
• Own all maintenance and repair of Kuka machinery and equipment.
• Be hands-on with all
• Troubleshoot  programming and mechanical aspects of the Kuka Robot on-site, at our Detroit or Pontiac locations

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven CNC experience with a 3 axis (or greater) machine, including programming and operating knowledge.
• Experience with related software programs, including Rhino 3D / Revit, ZBrush / Maya, Sketchup, Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office
• Strong hands-on robotic programming, troubleshooting and mechanical experience with Kuka Robots
• Outstanding artistic, computer modeling and mechanical experience
• Proven critical thinking skills, and proven ability and eagerness to learn new technologies, systems and processes autonomously
• Experience working on architectural or artistic endeavors, including the ability to easily read diagrams and plans
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, along with the ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects and deadlines at once
• Ability to lift and move large scale materials up to 50 pounds
• Degrees in engineering or robotics is a bonus!

OFFICE LOCATION

Our Detroit, MI office (located in the heart of Greektown) and Pontiac, MI Innovation Lab