Custom Robotics Integration Engineer

Robotics Automation Engineer – Custom Systems IntegrationUp to $120k Base + Benefits • Waukesha County, WI Area • Onsite / Up to 30% Travel • Direct-HireCOMPENSATION & SCOPE: Up to $120,000 base salary (based on coding depth) + full health/retirement benefits; construct distinctive, tailored automated equipment and robotic stations from inception to completion.ROBOTICS & CONTROLS MASTERY: 5+ years hands-on ABB robot programming experience; advanced skill in ABB RobotStudio simulation, RAPID coding, and Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC systems.TRAVEL & DEPLOYMENT: Up to 30% national and international travel for on-site installation, client approval trials, and plant rollout (Valid U.S. Passport required).WORK ENVIRONMENT: Onsite in Waukesha County with design engineering and physical machine assembly under one roof; dynamic systems integrator culture with no repetitive line work.REQUIREMENTS & LOCATION: U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a 45-minute daily commute of Waukesha County / Greater Milwaukee, WI.If you are a senior robotics engineer tired of redundant routines at a sluggish corporate facility, this direct-hire engineering position offers true technical independence. The employer is a certified, highly regarded custom industrial automation systems integrator in Waukesha County with a solid, diversified global client base.Instead of monotonous production lines, you will design and fabricate unique, cutting-edge machinery tailored to intricate application needs. The organization nurtures a culture focused on engineering innovation, multi-platform learning, and individual responsibility. With design teams and physical assembly floors in close proximity, you will witness your virtual simulations evolve into fully operational systems just down the hall.What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)Write & Simulate ABB Code: Create, write, and optimize clean RAPID code and RobotStudio simulations for seamless integration with master PLCs and plant-wide automation systems.Lead Full-Lifecycle Builds: Manage full-lifecycle custom machine projects—from initial system design and advanced kinematics simulation to floor build and physical debugging.Configure Hardware & Protocols: Set up electrical communication configurations, fieldbus protocols (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET), and software handshakes for ABB robotic packages and specialized end-of-arm tooling (EOAT).Troubleshoot Complex Integration: Identify and resolve pathing errors, cycle-time bottlenecks, mechanical interferences, and control logic issues on the build floor and in the field.Lead Client Onsite Deployments: Travel up to 30% domestically and internationally to oversee system installations, site acceptance testing (SAT), and customer engineering sign-offs.Generate Technical Documentation: Prepare comprehensive system logic documentation, sequence-of-operation manuals, and electrical schematic redlines for custom machinery builds.What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)ABB Robotics Expertise: 5+ years hands-on experience programming ABB robots, with at least 2 years focusing on RAPID programming and virtual simulation using RobotStudio.PLC Programming Skill: 2+ years practical experience in PLC development and ladder logic programming utilizing Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Studio 5000 (or equivalent major industrial controllers).Safety & Motion Control Literacy: Strong background in configuring industrial motion control, vision-guided systems, and safety networks (light curtains, safety relays, SafeMove).Education or Trade Balance: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related field (extensive hands-on systems integration experience will be considered in lieu of degree).Global Travel Readiness: Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% globally, with a valid U.S. Passport (or immediate ability to obtain one).Local Commute Radius: Established residency within a convenient daily 45-minute driving distance of Waukesha County / Greater Milwaukee.Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)Vision & EOAT Integration: Direct experience integrating 2D/3D machine vision systems (Cognex, Keyence) or complex servo-driven end-effectors.Multi-Robot Platform Exposure: Additional experience programming FANUC (KAREL/TP), KUKA, or Yaskawa robotic systems.Virtual Commissioning & HMI: Familiarity with digital twin software or developing custom HMI screens (FactoryTalk View) for machine operators.