Robotics Engineer

JOB SUMMARYLocation: Rochester, NYReporting to: Chief Robotics EngineerRole Overview: The Robotics Engineer I, II or III is responsible for owning the design, development, and optimization of robotic applications within complex automation systems. This role leads the implementation of coordinated motion, system integration, and collision avoidance strategies, ensuring solutions meet performance, reliability, and cycle-time objectives.The position plays a key role in system startup, debugging, and acceptance activities, driving issue resolution and improvement initiatives. In addition to technical ownership, the engineer mentors junior team members, collaborates across disciplines and with external partners, and contributes to standards and best practices to support consistent, high-quality execution across projects.JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESOwn robotic applications with coordinated motion and recoveryLead reach/clearance validation and collision avoidanceIntegrate tooling, fixtures, vision/peripherals as requiredExecute debug and support factory/site acceptanceAnalyze performance and optimize cycle‑timeReview peers’ programs and enforce standardsCreate training/operations documentationMentor junior engineers and support planning/estimationCoordinate with suppliers on technical interfacesCommunicate risks and mitigations to stakeholdersUp to 30% travel required.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline or equivalent experience4–7 years owning robotic applications with coordinated motionExperience integrating tooling, fixtures, and vision/peripheralLeadership in acceptance and cycle‑time optimizationStandards enforcement and peer review experienceMentoring junior engineers and planning supportOwns robotic applications with coordinated motion and collision avoidanceLeads reach/clearance validation and cycle-time optimizationEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (continued)Integrates tooling/fixtures and 2D/3D vision or sensing; supports acceptanceLeads root-cause investigations for subsystem issues and drives corrective actionsApplies lean principles to improve workflow, quality, and cycle-timeSKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONSAdvanced technical depth; decomposes complex workMentors junior engineers; conducts reviewsRoot cause analysis and continuous improvement leadershipCustomer/stakeholder communication and expectation managementSound judgment under time/ambiguity constraintsMentors early-career engineers in methods and standardsLeads structured problem-solving and contributes reusable assetsSUCCESS METRICS• On‑time delivery vs. plan (milestones met)• Quality of deliverables (defect/rework rate; review findings)• Documentation completeness and accuracy• Issue resolution effectiveness and cycle time• Standards compliance and reuse of templates/libraries• Stakeholder/customer satisfaction feedback• Knowledge transfer contributions (training, guides, code/modules)In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the wage range for this role is $70K-$110K. The rate range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Adaptec Solutions considers factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Adaptec Solutions also offers a variety of benefits including generous paid time off (PTO), 11 paid company holidays including your birthday, generous health plans, dental and vision insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, generous 401(k) match and immediate vesting, short-term/long term disability coverage and basic life/AD&D insurance and education assistance.Adaptec Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.