Engineer- Robotics Specialist

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At Batesville, you will be a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation. A recognized leader in the death care industry in North America, we are committed to our mission of helping families honor the lives of those they love®. We are currently seeking a Robotics Specialist to join our team onsite in Manchester, TN. 

Your Role at Batesville: 

As a Robotics Specialist, you will be responsible for programming and maintaining robotic weld systems, including MIG, TIG, resistance and laser welding applications to support plant production. This role ensures robotic welders are optimized for safety, efficiency, and product quality. The specialist collaborates with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to maximize uptime, troubleshoot issues and continuously improve robotic welding processes.

How You’ll be Rewarded:  

• Batesville is a family. You will be part of a family of highly committed associates who are passionate about our company, committed to our customers and excited about our future.
• The expected base salary range for this role is $81,000 to $101,320 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, skills, experience, and location.
• IMMEDIATE ELIGIBILITY – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more 
• Generous 401K Matching Program 
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for development and advancement 

What You’ll Do: 

• Develop, test, and adjust programs for robotic welding systems (Fronius, Fanuc, ABB, or equivalent)
• Adjust programs to accommodate new product designs, fixtures, or material changes
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on robotic welders, controllers, welding power sources, and laser welding equipment
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and programming documentation 
• Work with the Engineering team and the Quality team to ensure weld integrity 
• Conduct root cause analysis of weld or laser seam defects and implement corrective action
• Provide Technical support during production launches and changeovers
• Assist in standardizing best practices across robotic welding cells
• Ensure robotic welding systems meet OSHA, plant safety, and quality standards

What You’ll Bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent from a college or university in Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Welding Technology, or related field; or equivalent work experience 
• Minimum of 2 years related engineering experience and/or training; with an emphasis on manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Fronius welding systems, Fanuc or ABB robots, and PLC integration preferred
• Knowledge of weld symbols, blueprints, and quality inspection methods
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem solving and diagnostic skills
• Effective communication, documentation and teamwork abilities
• Experience in robotics. 

Nice to Haves: 

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/Operational Excellence principles.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and coach. 
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. 
• Advanced degree related to business or project management.

Physical Requirements:  

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch, or lift items as heavy as 25 lbs. This job may require the employee to see with clarity at both near and far distances.

Join the Batesville family and apply today! 

Who We Are: 

A cornerstone in the death care industry, Batesville has distinguished itself from all others through our commitment to quality, service, and innovation. For more than 115 years, Batesville has been dedicated to serving the needs of licensed funeral professionals and helping families honor the lives of those they love.® With annual revenues of approximately $600 million, Batesville is a leader, providing a comprehensive portfolio of burial and cremation products, memorialization offerings, profit-enhancing merchandising systems and leading-edge technology solutions. 

At Batesville, our associates are our strongest asset. We strive to attract, hire, and develop the best and brightest to ensure our place in the future. Batesville has a strong culture of achievement, which is underpinned by these five core values:

• Individual worth and integrity
• Excellence in execution
• Spirit of continuous learning and improvement
• Courage
• Customer focus and partnership

What Sets Us Apart: 

Making a difference: Helping families honor the lives of those they love® isn’t just our mission. It’s why we do what we do every day to make every Batesville product the best it can be. 

Development is a priority: We promote learning and development from Day 1. From our Experience Batesville onboarding program to self-guided courses on Batesville University, there are numerous opportunities to advance your skills. We encourage associates to create Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to help drive career-focused discussions and advancement. 

Putting customers first: We value the funeral professional’s role in serving families and are committed to doing our part to ensure their success. 

We Have Fun! We work hard, but when it’s time to play, we get creative – and competitive. We provide numerous engagement activities to bring people together across the organization. 

We Give Back: We support our communities by assisting in fundraising events and volunteer programs to help those in need. *These services are not available at all Batesville locations.  

DISCLAIMER: The above information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

At Batesville, we strive to build a diverse workforce through equal-opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans.