Robotics & Advanced Autonomy Engineer

Robotics & Advanced Autonomy EngineerLocation: Kingston, Ontario, CanadaEmployment Type: Full-TimeWork Mode: On-site / hands-on engineeringBuild the Next Generation of Autonomous Industrial SystemsWe are looking for a Robotics & Advanced Autonomy Engineer to join our team in Kingston, Ontario.This is not a traditional controls or automation position.You will be working at the intersection of industrial robotics, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), intelligent control systems, machine vision, motion planning, and advanced automation — taking systems from concept and integration through commissioning and real-world operation.You will be the kind of engineer who enjoys getting both software and hardware working together: configuring a robot, wiring and commissioning a control system, tuning motion, debugging communications, integrating sensors, and then watching the system operate autonomously on the floor.What You'll DoDesign, integrate, program, commission, and troubleshoot AMR and autonomous robotic systemsIntegrate and deploy industrial robots, cobots, robotic cells, and automated material-handling systemsDevelop and configure robot control systems, PLCs, HMIs, motion control, safety systems, and industrial networksWork with autonomous navigation, localization, mapping, path planning, obstacle avoidance, and fleet coordinationIntegrate LiDAR, cameras, machine vision, proximity sensors, encoders, safety scanners, and other sensing technologiesDevelop interfaces between robots, PLCs, production equipment, databases, MES/ERP systems, and facility infrastructureCommission robotic and automated systems in real operating environmentsDiagnose complex problems spanning electrical, mechanical, controls, networking, and software layersDevelop and improve autonomous behaviours and robotic decision-makingBuild simulations, test environments, and digital representations of robotic systems where appropriateDevelop tools and software to improve system monitoring, diagnostics, data collection, and fleet performanceParticipate in the complete engineering lifecycle — concept → prototype → integration → commissioning → optimizationDocument systems, controls architecture, operating procedures, and technical solutionsWork directly with customers, operators, technicians, and other engineers to solve real-world automation problemsThe TechnologyDepending on the project, you may work with:Robotics & AutonomyAMRs / AGVsIndustrial robotic arms and cobotsAutonomous navigationMotion planningMulti-robot coordinationRobot fleet managementManipulation and material handlingControls & Industrial AutomationPLC / HMI systemsServo and motion controlVFDsIndustrial safety systemsIndustrial Ethernet and fieldbus networksRobot controllersMachine-to-machine communicationsSoftware & IntelligenceROS / ROS 2Python and/or C++Robot APIs and SDKsComputer visionSensor fusionSimulationPath planning and autonomyData acquisition and telemetryIntegrationCameras and vision systemsLiDAR and 3D sensingRFID / barcode systemsMES / ERP interfacesIndustrial databases and APIsEdge computing and connected automationYou don't need to be an expert in every technology. We are looking for an engineer with strong fundamentals, curiosity, and the ability to learn across disciplines.What We're Looking ForYou are a practical engineer who likes to build things and make them work.Ideally, you have:A degree or diploma in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related fieldExperience with robotics, automation, controls, autonomous systems, or industrial machineryExperience programming or configuring industrial robots, PLCs, or autonomous systemsStrong troubleshooting and systems-integration skillsUnderstanding of electrical control systems and industrial automationProgramming experience in one or more languages such as Python, C++, C#, or structured-text PLC programmingFamiliarity with industrial communication protocols and networkingAbility to read electrical schematics and understand machine/control architecturesStrong analytical and problem-solving abilityWillingness to work hands-on with equipment, including commissioning and field troubleshootingYou Will Stand Out If You HaveAMR/AGV deployment experienceROS / ROS 2 experienceNav2 or similar autonomous-navigation frameworksIndustrial robot programming experience with platforms such as FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa/Motoman, Universal Robots, or similarPLC experience with Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, Omron, or similarMachine vision experienceLiDAR / 3D perception experienceMotion planning or robotics algorithmsComputer vision or sensor fusionExperience with robotic fleet managementExperience commissioning automated production or material-handling systemsExperience taking a prototype into a reliable production systemWhat Success Looks LikeWithin your first year, you'll have gone beyond simply programming robots.You'll understand how an autonomous system behaves as a complete machine — its sensors, controls, software, mechanics, safety systems, communications, operators, and environment.You'll be helping us build systems that can:Sense → Understand → Decide → Act → Learn → Improve.That's the level of engineering we're aiming for.Why Join Us?This is an opportunity to work on real autonomous machines, not just simulations or software prototypes.You'll have significant exposure to:Advanced roboticsIndustrial automationAutonomous mobile robotsIntelligent control systemsMachine visionReal-world AI and autonomyIndustrial IoT and connected systemsNew product developmentCustomer-facing engineeringSystem integration and commissioningIf you are the type of engineer who sees a robot, automation cell, or autonomous vehicle and immediately starts thinking about how to make it smarter, safer, faster, and more capable, we'd like to meet you.ApplySend us your resume/CV and a short note describing the most interesting robotics, automation, autonomy, or controls system you've built or worked on.info@advanced-autonomics.comKingston, Ontario, Engineering the future of intelligent automation.