Auburn Hills, MI, 48321, USA
4 days ago
Senior Robotics Engineer - R&D
HIROTEC America is more than just a global industry leader with worldwide sales in excess of 1.5 billion dollars and 29 facilities in 8 countries. HIROTEC is a company that is constantly changing and growing with its community. We believe there is always room for advancement in every aspect of a business. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it, improve it. We are hiring a Senior Robotics Engineer to lead the exploration and deployment of advanced robotic technologies in support of both internal innovation and production process improvement. This role combines hands-on robotics development with concept research and technical leadership across departments. Key Responsibilities: + Evaluate and implement emerging robotic technologies including robotic vision systems + Split time between hands-on robot programming/testing and concept development/technology scouting + Lead proof-of-concept development projects to validate new automation methods + Support operations teams as a subject matter expert (SME) for robotic integration and deployment + Assist with proposal and estimating efforts through technical recommendations + Track budgets and project timelines; present technical findings and recommendations to senior leadership + Mentor junior engineers + Articulate complex ideas clearly to executive, director, and C-suite audiences + Travel as needed to customer facilities, domestic events, and international group locations Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field + Minimum of 3 years of experience in robotics integration, programming, or R&D development + Experience with Fanuc robots preferred; exposure to other brands is a plus + Familiarity with simulation tools such as RoboGuide or Process Simulate + Vision system experience strongly preferred, but training can be provided + Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills Excellent work environment and benefits awaits you!
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