Robotics Automation Engineer Job at Optimal Inc., Redford, MI

  • Optimal Inc.
  • Redford, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description:
The Robotics Engineer will lead the development, integration, standardization, and deployment of industrial robotic systems supporting manufacturing operations. This position will work across manufacturing engineering, controls, production, suppliers, and advanced technology teams to develop scalable robotic solutions that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, flexibility, and maintainability. The role will also support the development of next-generation robotics standards and reusable robot templates while advancing digital manufacturing, data integration, simulation, and Industry 4.0 capabilities. Position is Fully onsite.

Skills Required:
Robotics, PLC/CNC

Skills Preferred:
Fanuc and ABB Robotic systems certification

Experience Required:

  • Experience with industrial robotic systems in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience programming, integrating, commissioning, or troubleshooting industrial robots.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing automation and controls systems.
  • Experience integrating robots with PLC-controlled equipment.
  • Understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical, controls, mechanical, and automation system documentation.
  • Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
  • Strong project management and organizational capabilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple technical priorities and drive issues to resolution.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with manufacturing plants, engineering teams, suppliers, and system integrators.

Education Required:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced experience with FANUC robotic systems.
  • Experience with ABB robotic systems.
  • Experience with Universal Robots/collaborative robotics.
  • Experience developing standardized robot programs, templates, libraries, or reusable automation architectures.
  • Experience with robot simulation and offline programming tools.
  • Experience with robotic vision and guidance systems.
  • Understanding of functional safety and robotic cell safety concepts.
  • Knowledge of industrial PLC platforms and PLC-to-robot integration.
  • Understanding of industrial Ethernet and manufacturing network architectures.
  • Experience integrating robotics with manufacturing execution, monitoring, or data-collection systems.
  • Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies, including: IIoT, Edge computing, Data collection and analytics, AI/ML, Machine vision, Digital twins, Virtual commissioning
  • Programming or scripting experience used to support automation and engineering applications.
  • Knowledge of software development principles, data structures, APIs, and system integration.
  • Experience with cloud-connected manufacturing or industrial data platforms.
  • Understanding of industrial engineering concepts, including cycle-time analysis, constraint analysis, throughput, and productivity improvement.
  • Experience working with automation OEMs, robot manufacturers, and system integrators.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering productivity tools.

Use of AI Technology:
Unless expressly authorized in the interview/skill set validation instructions, candidates may not use AI tools or other third-party assistance during an interview or assessment to generate or provide substantive answers to interview questions. Candidates should answer organically in their own words, drawing on their own knowledge, skills, and experience. Failure to adhere to these expectations may result in the candidate being removed from consideration.

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