Autonomous Robotics Engineer — Lights-Out Manufacturing

VentureOne; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

VentureOne in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior Robotics Engineer to design, program, and deploy advanced robotic systems for autonomous assembly and testing lines in aerospace and defense manufacturing. You will lead system architecture, integrate AMRs/AGVs/RGVs, and drive zero-defect production with high uptime.

You will develop robot/cobot programs, optimize cycle times, implement vision-guided and IIoT-enabled solutions, and coordinate with MES/WMS interfaces while ensuring safety and compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of robotics automation experience in aerospace/defense/precision industries.
• Hands-on with industrial robots (KUKA, ABB, FANUC) and robot programming.
• Experience integrating AMRs/AGVs/RGVs into manufacturing.
• Experience integrating robots with assembly processes (tightening, dispensing, pressing, welding).
• Knowledge of robot kinematics, motion control, path optimization.
• Experience with machine vision systems and sensor integration.
• Familiarity with IIoT platforms and industrial protocols (OPC UA, Profinet, Ethernet/IP).
• Proven experience in cycle time optimization, line balancing, OEE improvement.
• Experience in robot commissioning, debugging, and production support.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robotic automation for lights-out assembly and testing.
• Develop and optimize robot/cobot programs (trajectory planning, cycle time reduction).
• Integrate robotic systems with assembly processes (torque/angle tools, adhesives, potting).
• Lead robotic system architecture and performance optimization across manufacturing lifecycle.
• Architect and deploy autonomous intralogistics (AMRs/AGVs/RGVs).
• Develop and manage fleet control systems (traffic, scheduling, path optimization).
• Coordinate with MES/WMS interfaces and traceability systems.
• Lead robot cell commissioning, FAT, SAT, and ramp-up.

Skills

Robotics engineering

Automation systems

AMRs/AGVs/RGVs

Machine vision

IIoT connectivity

Digital Twin

OEE optimization

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Robotics/Mechatronics Eng

Tools

KUKA

ABB

FANUC

Job description

VentureOne in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior Robotics Engineer to design, program, and deploy advanced robotic systems for autonomous assembly and testing lines in aerospace and defense manufacturing. You will lead system architecture, integrate AMRs/AGVs/RGVs, and drive zero-defect production with high uptime.

You will develop robot/cobot programs, optimize cycle times, implement vision-guided and IIoT-enabled solutions, and coordinate with MES/WMS interfaces while ensuring safety and compliance