Automation Engineer
Core
Hands-on technical owner for deploying turn-key robotic integration solutions at customer manufacturing sites, managing projects from site assessment and cell design through installation, programming, testing, and handoff.
Role type
Senior IC automation engineer (robotic integration)
Builds
Turn-key robotic cells and automation solutions for manufacturing environments
Domain
Industrial robotics and manufacturing automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Industrial robot programming (Universal Robots, Fanuc, KUKA, ABB), PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens), industrial networking protocols (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP), 2D/3D CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), electrical troubleshooting, machine vision integration, kinematics understanding, collaborative safety standards
Preferred skills
ROS2, machine tending/palletizing/welding automation, OEE metrics, lean manufacturing (5S, Kaizen, SMED), regulated industry deployment (FDA, automotive IATF 16949)
Technologies
Universal Robots, Fanuc, KUKA, ABB, Allen Bradley, Siemens, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Cognex, Keyence, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP
Responsibilities
Conduct site surveys and process reviews to define robotic cell architecture; develop integration specifications, I/O maps, and risk assessments; program robots and develop motion paths, force control routines, and vision-guided logic; perform FAT and SAT; lead on-site installation and startup; develop operator and maintenance training programs; provide troubleshooting support and track field issues.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC