Robotics EngineerFlexTek is partnered with an established industrial manufacturing company to find a
Robotics Engineer in the Greater Houston area. This individual will serve as the company's primary technical resource for robotic automation, with responsibility for optimizing existing equipment and developing new automation applications. The role offers significant technical ownership, hands-on engineering responsibilities, and the opportunity to expand the company's robotics capabilities. The ideal candidate is a self-directed engineer who enjoys solving complex automation challenges and bringing robotic solutions into production.
What You'll Do- Lead the programming, integration, troubleshooting, and optimization of industrial robotic systems, primarily FANUC, with additional exposure to ABB.
- Evaluate existing robotic equipment, identify performance improvement opportunities, and implement solutions to improve productivity, efficiency, and equipment utilization.
- Develop and deploy new applications for collaborative robots (cobots), identifying opportunities to automate manufacturing processes using existing equipment.
- Integrate robotic systems with PLCs, Siemens controllers, HMIs, machine vision systems, and other manufacturing equipment.
- Support machine-to-machine (M2M) communication and Industry 4.0 initiatives to improve connectivity and automation across manufacturing operations.
- Independently manage robotics projects from initial assessment and application development through programming, testing, commissioning, and production implementation.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a junior engineering resource while helping establish internal robotics expertise and best practices.
What We're Looking For- Strong hands-on experience programming, troubleshooting, and integrating FANUC industrial robots in manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, or optimizing robotic automation applications.
- Working knowledge of industrial controls, PLCs, and robotic equipment integration, including experience with Siemens control systems.
- Familiarity with machine vision systems and their applications in robotic automation.
- Experience with HMI programming, machine communication, and industrial automation technologies.
- Ability to independently evaluate technical challenges, develop solutions, and execute automation projects with minimal oversight.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent hands-on robotics and automation experience will be considered.
Ideal Background- Experience with a robotics systems integrator, industrial automation company, custom machine builder, or highly automated manufacturing operation.
- Hands-on experience implementing collaborative robots, including application development, programming, and integration.
- Exposure to ABB robotics or other industrial robotic platforms in addition to FANUC.
- Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies, connected manufacturing systems, and emerging Industry 5.0 concepts.
- Experience serving as a technical lead, subject matter expert, or primary engineering resource for robotic automation projects.
Work Environment- Hands-on engineering role supporting robotic automation within an established manufacturing environment.
- Independent technical position with significant responsibility for identifying and implementing automation improvements.
- Opportunity to mentor a junior engineering resource and contribute to the long-term development of internal robotics capabilities.
