Manufacturing Engineering Contractor

Manufacturing Engineer, Robotic Bin Picking and AI Vision
Lexington, KY area (about 30 minutes north of downtown) Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire Pay: $100,000 to $140,000 per year
Join an Advanced Technology team turning AI-powered robotics into real production systems at a global manufacturer known for stability.
Bachelor's or master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Manufacturing automation deployment experience
Strong hands-on skills in at least two of: computer vision, machine learning, or robotics
Python, C++, and ROS proficiency with strong software fundamentals
A full-stack mindset focused on complete, production-ready solutions
Deploy AI-enabled robotic solutions for bin picking, part handling, and inspection
Build computer vision and sensor fusion applications for the plant floor
Optimize AI models for industrial hardware and real-world reliability
Connect Python-based AI with standard industrial automation
Validate concepts and generate synthetic data in Isaac Sim or MuJoCo
Lead trials from proof of concept through production rollout
Manage contractors building test cells
Benchmark emerging Physical AI technologies with suppliers
Present results to engineering and executive leadership
High-volume manufacturing experience
~3D perception and segmentation expertise

About the Company Our client is a global, multi-billion dollar manufacturer investing in advanced technology and AI to improve manufacturing competitiveness.