Our client is located in Arkansas and is a global leader in the industrial manufacturing industry They are seeking a new Robotics Automation Technician to join their team. this is a newly created role. As a Robotics Automation Technician, you will be part of the engineering department supporting various manufacturing equipment and robotic production lines. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years manufacturing experience, minimum 2 years in robotic programming and automation maintenance plus strong Program Logic Controls (PLC programming) experience. **Job Title:** Robotics/Automation Technician **Location:** Conway, Arkansas **Pay** : $35hr-$40hr (OT pay!) Compensation is based on how well the candidate's industry and professional experience aligns with the client's requirements **Shift:** 1 st shift-6am to 2.30pm **Direct Hire!** **Relocation Assistance is being offered** **Role Core Responsibilities** + Robotic Systems Maintenance and Troubleshooting (Motoman, ABB and Fanuc) + Automation programming and maintenance for grinding and polishing robots + Robotic programming and maintenance for welding robots + PLC programming and electrical systems design. (Allen Bradley and Siemens) + Utilize SolidWorks for mechanical design projects + Troubleshoot equipment and process issues in collaboration with engineering + Support new equipment installations on the production line. + Troubleshoot PLCs for welding fixtures and stamping dies. + Support preventative maintenance plans for all new automation equipment. **Preferred Experience** + **2-5 years in a manufacturing environment** (industrial would be ideal but not required), working in a similar capacity. You may have started your career in equipment maintenance or as a maintenance technician and then moved into this area of maintenance + **2 years minimum experience** in **Robotics and Automation Maintenance within** a manufacturing environment, such as **steel fabrication/automotive or an automated environment.** + Must be able to perform robotic maintenance used for ARC/Laser welding and soldering. + It is essential to this role that your proficiencies are in robotics, PLCs, Control Logic and Programming. + Knowledge of PLC programming and electrical systems design. (Allen Bradley and Siemens) + Knowledge of Robotics (Motoman, ABB and Fanuc etc) **However To get more specific, our client needs a hands-on person to support Robotic welding systems, preferably, Yaskawa / Motoman welding robotic systems. If material handing robotics are in the candidates past experience, they will definitely consider that applicant.** + Experience with 3D mechanical design software such as SolidWorks or NX would be a bonus + Previous SAP/ERP software experience would be helpful + Ability to work collaboratively with maintenance, production, and quality teams. **Full Benefits including relocation assistance:** + Our client offers a very robust benefits package for this Direct Hire position **Send your resume now!** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.