Robotics Engineer

Role summary / purpose

The Robotics Engineer will lead the development, integration, standardization, and deployment of industrial robotic systems supporting manufacturing operations. This position will work across manufacturing, engineering, controls, production, suppliers, and advanced technology teams to develop scalable robotic solutions that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, flexibility, and maintainability. The role will also support the development of next-generation robotics standards and reusable robot templates while advancing digital manufacturing, data integration, simulation, and Industry 4.0 capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead development and integration of industrial robotic systems in manufacturing environments
• Standardize and deploy robotic solutions across manufacturing operations
• Collaborate with manufacturing plants, engineering teams, suppliers, and system integrators
• Develop scalable robotic solutions to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, flexibility, and maintainability
• Support development of next-generation robotics standards and reusable robot templates
• Advance digital manufacturing, data integration, simulation, and Industry 4.0 capabilities

Requirements - education & experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Experience with industrial robotic systems in a manufacturing environment
• Experience programming, integrating, commissioning, or troubleshooting industrial robots
• Strong understanding of manufacturing automation and controls systems
• Experience integrating robots with PLC-controlled equipment
• Understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols
• Ability to read and interpret electrical controls, mechanical, and automation system documentation

Required skills

• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple technical priorities and drive issues to resolution
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with manufacturing plants, engineering teams, suppliers, and system integrators

Nice-to-have / preferred skills

• Advanced experience with FANUC robotic systems and certification
• Experience with ABB robotic systems and certification
• Experience with Universal Robots/collaborative robotics
• Experience developing standardized robot programs, templates, libraries, or reusable automation architectures
• Experience with robot simulation and offline programming tools
• Experience with robotic vision and guidance systems
• Understanding of functional safety and robotic cell safety concepts
• Knowledge of industrial PLC platforms and PLC-to-robot integration
• Understanding of industrial Ethernet and manufacturing network architectures
• Experience integrating robotics with manufacturing execution, monitoring, or data-collection systems
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies including IIoT, edge computing, data collection and analytics, AI/ML, machine vision, digital twins, and virtual commissioning
• Programming or scripting experience used to support automation and engineering applications
• Knowledge of software development principles, data structures, APIs, and system integration
• Experience with cloud-connected manufacturing or industrial data platforms
• Understanding of industrial engineering concepts including cycle-time analysis, constraint analysis, throughput, and productivity improvement
• Experience working with automation OEMs, robot manufacturers, and system integrators
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering productivity tools

Employment details - type, location, hours

Fully onsite

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

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