Automation Engineer General

V2Soft

• $80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer, or Automation Engineering.
  • Experience with industrial robotic systems in a manufacturing context.
  • Familiarity with programming and troubleshooting industrial robots.
  • Solid grasp of manufacturing automation and control systems.
  • Understanding of PLCs and industrial communication protocols.
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation across multiple engineering disciplines.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and integration of industrial robotic systems for manufacturing operations.
  • Work with multiple teams to implement scalable robotic solutions.
  • Enhance safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness of manufacturing processes.
  • Develop next-generation robotics standards and reusable templates.
  • Advance digital manufacturing through data integration and Industry 4.0 technologies.
  • Support robotic cell safety and functional safety enhancements.
  • Manage multiple technical projects to resolution.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with advanced technological systems.
  • Collaborative environment with diverse engineering teams.
  • Focus on innovative solutions in manufacturing automation.
  • Chance to develop and implement next-gen robotics standards.
  • Access to training on the latest robotic technologies.
Full Job Description
Position Description:
Position Qualifications Required • 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. • 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.
Skills Required:
Robotics, PLC/CNC
Experience Required:
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.
Experience Preferred:
Fanuc and ABB Robotic systems certification
Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree
Additional Information:
Preferred Qualifications • Advanced experience with FANUC robotic systems. • Experience with ABB robotic systems. • 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 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. Fully onsite.

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