Senior Robotics Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship.   Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  

Job Summary

The Kawasaki Robotics team designs and implements robotic solutions for cleanroom semi-conductor robots used in the fabrication of nearly every microchip in the world. This position focuses on robotic software development where you will evaluate and implement high technology solutions for semi-conductor applications.

Core Role Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test robot applications for clean room robotics
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers
• Drive future forward R&D based on the latest technology and best practices 
• Troubleshoot and resolve reported software bugs/issues
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team to drive robotic solutions
• Consult and work closely with external customers to support and develop software specifications and solutions
• Contribute to continuous improvement of software and software development processes
• Manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously

Qualifications

a.  Required 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 5+ years of mechatronics related experience 
• Passion for robotics or mechatronic systems
• Strong working knowledge of Python, C/C++ or similar
• Self-starter and able to manage multiple projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate complex concepts to a varied audience
• Proactive with a positive and collaborative attitude

b. Preferred 

• Master’s degree in engineering with emphasis on robotics or mechatronics 
• Experience in motion control applications in the robotics or automation field

Physical Requirements

• Ability to carry, lift, push and pull, bend, walk and stand with objects up to 25Ibs
• Attendance is a requirement of this position