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Robotics Automation Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Tucson, AZ - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 55 - 65
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
16 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Title: Robotics Automation Engineer
Location: Tucson AZ 100% Onsite
Duration: 12 Months
Job Description:
We are seeking a Robotics Automation Engineer to support research and early development projects involving robotics motion control machine vision and automation system integration.
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on engineer who can design prototype integrate test and troubleshoot physical robotic systems. Strong experience with motion control machine vision-based robotic calibration sensing and robotics/physical AI is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Skills
Ideal Candidate
The strongest candidate will have hands-on Robotics R&D experience with a proven background in:
Robotics Integration Motion Control Machine Vision Robotic Calibration Physical Prototyping
Candidates who are primarily focused on software development PLC programming CAD or robotics simulation without hands-on physical robotics integration may not be a strong fit.
Work Environment
Location: Tucson AZ 100% Onsite
Duration: 12 Months
Job Description:
We are seeking a Robotics Automation Engineer to support research and early development projects involving robotics motion control machine vision and automation system integration.
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on engineer who can design prototype integrate test and troubleshoot physical robotic systems. Strong experience with motion control machine vision-based robotic calibration sensing and robotics/physical AI is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Design build integrate and test robotics and automation prototypes.
- Develop and prototype mechanical electrical and software components for complex robotic systems.
- Integrate motion control systems sensors actuators encoders and robotic platforms.
- Apply machine vision for object detection robot guidance positioning and calibration.
- Perform engineering simulations experiments testing and analysis to validate system performance.
- Develop and evaluate new components processes and automation solutions for research applications.
- Troubleshoot and improve robotic systems based on testing user feedback and project requirements.
- Work with cross-functional Agile engineering teams to plan and execute R&D projects.
- Document technical results and present findings to engineering and cross-functional teams.
- Exercise independent technical judgment in developing solutions to complex engineering problems.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Robotics Mechatronics Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Controls Automation Engineering or related field.
- 8 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree OR 4 years with a Masters degree OR 2 years with a PhD.
- Strong knowledge of robotics/mechatronics motion control sensing coordinate systems and automation.
- Hands-on experience assembling integrating testing and troubleshooting robotics/automation systems.
- Experience with mechanical electrical and software prototyping.
- Experience with servo/stepper motors encoders feedback systems and motion control.
- Experience with machine vision for object detection robot guidance or calibration.
- Experience with PID control PLCs or industrial control systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in an R&D environment.
Preferred Skills
- ABB RobotStudio or other industrial robot software/programming platforms.
- SolidWorks or other CAD software.
- Machine-vision-based robotic calibration using fiducials ArUco tags AprilTags or similar technologies.
- Industrial communication protocols including EtherCAT PROFINET PROFIBUS RS-485 and TCP/IP.
- Industrial networking including switches routers and network infrastructure.
- Experience with diagnostic equipment medical devices or pathology laboratory automation is a plus.
- Exposure to robotics/physical AI and research-driven product development.
Ideal Candidate
The strongest candidate will have hands-on Robotics R&D experience with a proven background in:
Robotics Integration Motion Control Machine Vision Robotic Calibration Physical Prototyping
Candidates who are primarily focused on software development PLC programming CAD or robotics simulation without hands-on physical robotics integration may not be a strong fit.
Work Environment
- 100% onsite in Tucson AZ
- No travel required
- Research and Early Development environment
- Cross-functional Agile engineering team
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