Automation Engineer | Robotics Engineer

🤖 We’re Hiring: Automation Engineer | Robotics Engineer🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time💼 Level: Mid-LevelWe are looking for an innovative and technically skilled Automation Engineer | Robotics Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and optimize automated systems and robotic solutions. The ideal candidate will combine engineering knowledge, programming capabilities, robotics expertise, and industrial automation skills to improve productivity, precision, safety, and operational efficiency.🎯 Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated production systems, robotic cells, and industrial automation solutions.
• Develop automation concepts based on production requirements, technical specifications, and operational objectives.
• Program and configure industrial robots, PLCs, motion-control systems, sensors, and automated equipment.
• Develop robotic applications for material handling, assembly, inspection, packaging, welding, or other industrial processes.
• Integrate robots with conveyors, vision systems, sensors, actuators, safety devices, and manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and modify PLC programs, control logic, HMI interfaces, and machine sequences.
• Configure industrial communication protocols and networks for automation systems.
• Perform system integration, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and validation of automated equipment.
• Conduct robot teaching, calibration, positioning, path optimization, and cycle-time improvements.
• Integrate machine vision systems for inspection, measurement, identification, and robotic guidance.
• Analyze existing production processes and identify opportunities for automation and robotics implementation.
• Develop solutions to reduce manual operations, production costs, cycle times, and process variability.
• Conduct feasibility studies and technical evaluations for new automation and robotics projects.
• Prepare system layouts, electrical/control concepts, technical specifications, and automation documentation.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and process engineers during system development.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, software, control, sensor, and robotic system issues.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring automation failures.
• Support installation, commissioning, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and production ramp-up.
• Monitor machine performance, equipment availability, cycle time, downtime, and other automation KPIs.
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for robotic and automated equipment.
• Develop safety interlocks, emergency-stop systems, guarding, and other machine-safety controls.
• Ensure automation systems comply with relevant engineering, safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Maintain software versions, PLC programs, robot programs, configurations, backups, and technical records.
• Provide technical training and operational support to technicians, operators, and maintenance teams.
• Research emerging robotics, artificial intelligence, machine vision, automation, and Industry 4.0 technologies.✅ Requirements
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous experience in industrial automation, robotics, controls engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation systems, control systems, robotics, and manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on experience programming or configuring PLC systems such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, or similar platforms.
• Experience with industrial robots such as ABB, FANUC, KUKA, Yaskawa, Universal Robots, or equivalent systems.
• Knowledge of HMI, SCADA, motion control, servo systems, sensors, actuators, and industrial control equipment.
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus, EtherCAT, or similar technologies.
• Experience integrating machine vision systems is an advantage.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis capabilities.
• Familiarity with robot simulation, offline programming, CAD, or automation design software is preferred.
• Understanding of machine safety principles, risk assessment, guarding, and safety-control systems.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C++, Structured Text, or other automation-related languages is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in manufacturing, laboratory, or industrial environments.
• Strong project coordination and technical documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple engineering projects.
• Willingness to travel to production sites, customer locations, or project facilities when required.
• Experience with Industry 4.0, IoT, digital manufacturing, predictive maintenance, or smart-factory technologies is a plus.
• Robotics, automation, PLC, or functional-safety certifications are advantageous.🌟 What We Offer
• Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits.
• Opportunities to work with industrial robots, PLCs, machine vision, and advanced automation systems.
• Exposure to smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Professional training in robotics, automation, controls, programming, and system integration.
• Opportunities to participate in end-to-end automation projects from design through commissioning.
• Access to modern robotics, control systems, engineering software, and testing equipment.
• Collaboration with experienced multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Opportunities to develop expertise in robotics, AI-enabled automation, machine vision, and intelligent manufacturing.
• Support for professional certifications and technical development.
• Career progression toward Senior Automation Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Controls Engineer, Automation Architect, or Engineering Manager roles.
• Performance recognition and long-term career advancement opportunities.