Marquel Stephens
Pontiac,MI
Summary
Robot programming contractor with 4+ years of project delivery experience. Developed and maintained automated system logic and control routines. Completed solutions focused on reliability, repeatability, and safe operation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Robotics Engineer
Hirotec
Auburn Hills
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Built and tested prototype products and systems during design and pre-production phases.
- Tested prototypes in a laboratory environment to verify functionality and accuracy of results.
- Integrated sensors into robotic systems for improved accuracy, reliability, and safety purposes.
- Performed maintenance on robotics equipment, including troubleshooting complex system issues.
- Compiled reports detailing progress made on various automation projects throughout the organization.
Robotics Engineer
Bulldog industries
Warren, Wisconsin
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Checked robotics system designs for quality control and safety compliance.
- Reviewed robots during operation and debugged programs to improve performance.
- Set robot routines and controller schedule parameters.
- Built and integrated vision targeting and motion systems.
- Developed applications for object pickup, retention, and handling.
Robotics Engineer
COMAU
Detroit, Wisconsin
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Designed robotic systems for automotive assembly lines at COMAU.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate robotics into existing processes.
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting for robotic systems in production.
- Built 3D models of robotic devices using computer-aided design tools such as Solidworks or AutoCAD.
- Developed and tested robotic systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Programmed robots with custom software for specific tasks and applications.
Robotics Engineer
Hirotec
Lake Orion
01.2026 - 09.2026
- Analyzed system performance data to identify areas for improvement.
- Maintained documentation for design specifications and project updates.
- Programmed robots with custom software for specific tasks and applications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pontiac Northern
Pontiac, MI06-2016
Skills
- Robotics programming
- CAD software
- System integration
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Machine vision
- Problem solving
- Computer vision techniques
- Industrial automation
- Robotic kinematics
- Control systems design
Certification
- MIOSHA
- DUAL CHECK SAFTEY BASICS FANUC COURSE
- FORKLIFT
Timeline
Robotics Engineer
Hirotec
01.2026 - 09.2026
Robotics Engineer
Hirotec
08.2024 - 12.2025
Robotics Engineer
Bulldog industries
03.2022 - 07.2023
Robotics Engineer
COMAU
01.2021 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Pontiac Northern