Robotic System Design & Application: Create concepts and layouts for automation tasks including pick-and-place, palletizing, welding, material handling, assembly, bin picking, and packaging; select suitable robots, end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), vision systems, and safety devices.
Technical Proposals & Quotations: Produce comprehensive proposals and quotations covering robot programs and concepts, cycle-time analyses, CAD-based layouts, risk assessments, cost estimates, and integration plans with PLCs, conveyors, and other automation equipment.
Customer & Sales Support: Act as the technical authority for the sales team, participating in customer meetings, site visits, and presentations to capture requirements and demonstrate robotic solutions; translate client needs into robust automation applications.
Feasibility & Optimization: Conduct reach and payload analyses, cycle-time simulations, and ROI evaluations, ensuring solutions meet safety standards (such as RIA), quality, and throughput targets.
Technology Expertise: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of cobots, machine vision, AI-guided robotics, and Industry 4.0 integration technologies.

3–8+ years in robotic applications, automation engineering, or related roles. Hands-on experience with industrial robots is essential, with FANUC strongly preferred in the region, plus ABB, UR, and other brands.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or Electrical Engineering.

Health insurance (Medical) with a standard PPO plan and deductibles as low as $1,500; wellness credit up to $750
401(k) with company match up to 12%
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Telemedicine services
Life insurance (basic)
Short-term disability insurance

Automation Application Engineer

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