Robotics Engineer (Automotive)

Job Summary:

Robotics Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement

  robotic automation systems

  for automotive assembly lines or vehicle subsystems.
• Develop

  motion planning, control algorithms

  , and

  path optimization

  for robotic manipulators and mobile robots.
• Integrate and calibrate

  robot arms (e.g., KUKA, FANUC, ABB)

  with sensors, vision systems, and actuators.
• Work on

  robot-based inspection

  , welding, painting, pick-and-place, or material handling applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, software) for system integration.
  
• Program and debug

  robot controllers

  , PLCs, and

  real-time embedded systems

  .
• Perform

  system modeling, simulation, and testing

  using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, ROS, or Gazebo.
• Ensure

  compliance with safety standards

  (ISO 10218, ANSI/RIA R15.06) and industrial best practices.
• Support

  installation, commissioning, and maintenance

  of robotic systems in production environments.
• Document designs, validation reports, and technical specifications for knowledge transfer and compliance.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficiency in

  robot programming

  (e.g., RAPID, KRL, PDL2, or other OEM-specific languages).
• Strong knowledge of

  robot kinematics, dynamics, control systems

  , and

  path planning

  .
• Hands-on experience with

  industrial robots

  (e.g., ABB, KUKA, FANUC, Yaskawa).
• Familiarity with

  machine vision systems

  ,

  LiDAR, IMU

  , or

  3D sensors

  for autonomous or inspection-based robotics.
• Experience with

  PLC integration

  and industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, ProfiNet).
• Proficient in

  C/C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink

  , and/or

  ROS (Robot Operating System)

  .

Preferred / Bonus Skills:

• Experience in

  Autonomous Vehicles (ADAS, perception, SLAM, path planning)

  .
• Exposure to

  AI/ML algorithms for robotics

  or

  computer vision

  (OpenCV, TensorFlow).
• Knowledge of

  digital twin

  or

  robot simulation platforms

  (Gazebo, V-REP, Webots, RoboDK).
• Familiarity with

  AGVs, AMRs

  , or

  collaborative robots (cobots)

  .
• Understanding of

  functional safety (ISO 26262)

  and

  industrial safety standards

  .
• Experience working in

  high-volume automotive manufacturing environments

  .