Robotics Engineer

Robotics Engineer

Location: Asheville, NC

Work Model: 100% Onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Authorization: US Citizens Only

Job Description

The Robotics Engineer will help establish and implement robotics and automation systems within a manufacturing facility to improve production efficiency, optimize manufacturing processes, and deliver measurable operational results.

Key Responsibilities

• Support FANUC robotics and autonomous mobile robotic (AMR) manufacturing processes.
• Contribute to the development and execution of manufacturing methods and identify process optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality engineering teams to improve processes and data acquisition.
• Work with the automation team to establish and enforce site standards and specifications for controls, robotics, and automation.
• Monitor robot backup schedules and manage robot backup files.
• Coordinate with system integrators on onsite and offline robot programming activities.
• Troubleshoot issues related to robotic systems and automated manufacturing processes in a production environment.
• Work independently, follow project direction, and meet established timelines.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years of programming experience in automated manufacturing systems.
• Alternatively, an advanced degree in a related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Experience with autonomous mobile robot programming.
• Experience evaluating and implementing robotic standards.
• Experience troubleshooting peripheral components and applications from various manufacturers.
• US Citizenship is mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with FANUC ROBOGUIDE or Siemens Process Simulate software.
• FANUC Advanced DCS Certification.