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Robotics Automation Engineer (Research and Early Development)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Tucson, AZ - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 55 - 65
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
17 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
/n/nThis requsition is a replacement to ROCGJP- please make sure not to resubmit any rejected or interviewed candidate to ROCGJP.
Description
***This is a onsite position for a Robotics Automation Engineer (Research and Early Development) with a Pay rate range of $55/hr-$65/hr and maximum bill rate of $98.80/hr.***
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor in Engineering (Robotics Preferred)
The Opportunity
Note: Previous final interview reject reason: we are looking for primarily in prototyping integrating motion control and robotics systems use of machine vision for calibration and general robotics/physical AI.
Summary/Overview:
Applies diversified knowledge of design principles practices and implementation in complex systems and assignments. General responsibilities include concept generation prototyping detailed design and testing to assess performance against project objectives. Works as part of an agile research engineering team making independent decisions and exercising technical judgment to achieve generally defined project goals. Iterates designs based on feedback and user testing.
Responsibility Statements:
Applies advanced engineering knowledge to research projects typically related to process automation and integration.
Participates in defining new components products or processes typically for pathology lab applications.
Creates potentially patentable components for systems or processes.
Receives general direction and exercises considerable discretion as to work details.
Performs simulations analyses and experiments to test hypotheses related to project outcomes.
Designs builds and tests prototype hardware and software systems to achieve defined goals.
Prepares and delivers presentations of project results to others; presents data to diverse audiences.
Participates in project planning as part of a cross functional agile technical team.
Other duties as assigned by management.
Minimum Qualifications / Work Experience:
Required: Bachelors Degree or equivalent in a directly related discipline 8y experience OR
MS degree in directly related discipline 4 years of related experience required; OR
PhD degree in directly related discipline 2 years of related experience required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Expert knowledge of principles and concepts of robotic/mechatronic engineering motion control sensing and coordinate systems.
Creative independent thinker able to work in a research setting.
Strong problem solving skills and willingness to learn.
Excellent communication collaboration and interpersonal skills.
Experience of hands-on assembly and of robotics/automation systems.
Experience with mechanical electrical and software prototyping.
Experience with robot software (preferably ABB RobotStudio).
Experience with motion control systems (stepper servo control encoders feedback).
Experience with machine vision for object detection and/or robot guidance.
Experience with CAD software preferred (preferably SolidWorks).
Experience of the diagnostic industry / pathology lab is beneficial but not required.
Experience with electronic control (PID control PLC industrial control.)
Experience with industrial communication protocols (profibus ethercat profinet rs-485 etc.)
Preferred: experience with industrial networks (switch fortinet routers TCP/IP)
Preferred: experience with robotic calibration thru machine vision (fiducials AruCO tags April tags etc)
Specific Licenses Certificates or other credentials:
None.
Travel Requirements:
None. Position is onsite in Tucson.
Description
***This is a onsite position for a Robotics Automation Engineer (Research and Early Development) with a Pay rate range of $55/hr-$65/hr and maximum bill rate of $98.80/hr.***
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor in Engineering (Robotics Preferred)
The Opportunity
Note: Previous final interview reject reason: we are looking for primarily in prototyping integrating motion control and robotics systems use of machine vision for calibration and general robotics/physical AI.
Summary/Overview:
Applies diversified knowledge of design principles practices and implementation in complex systems and assignments. General responsibilities include concept generation prototyping detailed design and testing to assess performance against project objectives. Works as part of an agile research engineering team making independent decisions and exercising technical judgment to achieve generally defined project goals. Iterates designs based on feedback and user testing.
Responsibility Statements:
Applies advanced engineering knowledge to research projects typically related to process automation and integration.
Participates in defining new components products or processes typically for pathology lab applications.
Creates potentially patentable components for systems or processes.
Receives general direction and exercises considerable discretion as to work details.
Performs simulations analyses and experiments to test hypotheses related to project outcomes.
Designs builds and tests prototype hardware and software systems to achieve defined goals.
Prepares and delivers presentations of project results to others; presents data to diverse audiences.
Participates in project planning as part of a cross functional agile technical team.
Other duties as assigned by management.
Minimum Qualifications / Work Experience:
Required: Bachelors Degree or equivalent in a directly related discipline 8y experience OR
MS degree in directly related discipline 4 years of related experience required; OR
PhD degree in directly related discipline 2 years of related experience required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Expert knowledge of principles and concepts of robotic/mechatronic engineering motion control sensing and coordinate systems.
Creative independent thinker able to work in a research setting.
Strong problem solving skills and willingness to learn.
Excellent communication collaboration and interpersonal skills.
Experience of hands-on assembly and of robotics/automation systems.
Experience with mechanical electrical and software prototyping.
Experience with robot software (preferably ABB RobotStudio).
Experience with motion control systems (stepper servo control encoders feedback).
Experience with machine vision for object detection and/or robot guidance.
Experience with CAD software preferred (preferably SolidWorks).
Experience of the diagnostic industry / pathology lab is beneficial but not required.
Experience with electronic control (PID control PLC industrial control.)
Experience with industrial communication protocols (profibus ethercat profinet rs-485 etc.)
Preferred: experience with industrial networks (switch fortinet routers TCP/IP)
Preferred: experience with robotic calibration thru machine vision (fiducials AruCO tags April tags etc)
Specific Licenses Certificates or other credentials:
None.
Travel Requirements:
None. Position is onsite in Tucson.
Required Experience:
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