Robotics Automation Engineer
Job Location:
Tucson, AZ - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 55 - 65
Posted:
16 September 2026 (8 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
14 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
***This is a onsite position for a Robotics Automation Engineer (Research and Early Development) with a Pay rate range of ***/hr-***/hr and maximum bill rate of ***/hr******
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor in Engineering (Robotics Preferred)
The Opportunity
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.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical Vision Dental 401K and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
***This is a onsite position for a Robotics Automation Engineer (Research and Early Development) with a Pay rate range of ***/hr-***/hr and maximum bill rate of ***/hr******
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor in Engineering (Robotics Preferred)
The Opportunity
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.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical Vision Dental 401K and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
IC