Robotic Systems Engineer

Freelance Robotics Pty Ltd; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Freelance Robotics Pty Ltd in Redland Bay, QLD, is seeking a Robotic Systems Engineer to join the team. This permanent, full-time role focuses on design, development, integration and deployment of robotic and automated systems for industrial applications.

You will engage across the full lifecycle from concept to handover, combining mechanical engineering with robotics, automation, controls and system integration.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Automation or related field.
• Hands-on capability in mechanical design and 3D CAD.
• Experience with robotic systems and automation integration.
• Ability to travel to customer sites.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work across mechanical, electrical and software disciplines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical equipment, robotic systems, machines, assemblies and automation solutions; produce CAD models, drawings and BOMs.
• Develop concepts and layouts for robotic cells and automated equipment; specify components and actuators.
• Design and integrate guarding, fixtures, tooling and robot end effectors; work with suppliers through fabrication and assembly.
• Integrate industrial robots, vision, safety systems, PLCs, HMIs, drives and communications; test interfaces.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Robotics engineering

System integration

Problem-solving

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Willing to travel

Education

Engineering degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Robotics/Automation

Tools

SolidWorks

Python

C/C++

PLC programming

Machine vision

Job description

Freelance Robotics Pty Ltd – Redland Bay QLD

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Freelance Robotics is seeking a Robotic Systems Engineer to join our engineering team in Redland Bay. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on the design, development, integration and deployment of robotic and automated systems for industrial applications. The position combines mechanical engineering and machine design with robotics, automation, controls and system integration.

You will work across the full project lifecycle, from concept development and mechanical design through to manufacture, assembly, programming, integration, commissioning and customer handover. The role would suit a Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics or Automation Engineer who enjoys designing and building real machinery and wants to work across a broad range of robotics and advanced manufacturing projects. A key component of the role involves practical engineering work in our Redland Bay facility and at customer sites.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Mechanical & Systems Engineering Design mechanical equipment, robotic systems, machines, assemblies and automation solutions.

Develop concepts, layouts and detailed designs for robotic cells, machinery and associated equipment. Produce 3D CAD models, assemblies, manufacturing drawings and bills of materials. Specify mechanical components, actuators, sensors, motors, gearboxes, pneumatics and other system components.

Undertake engineering calculations and assess mechanical loads, tolerances, materials and system requirements. Design and integrate guarding, fixtures, tooling, robot end effectors and other mechanical systems. Work with suppliers and manufacturers to take designs from concept through fabrication and assembly.

Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and engineering verification.

2. Robotics & Automation Integration Integrate industrial robots, collaborative robots, mobile robots and associated automation equipment.

Develop and modify robot programs and automation sequences. Integrate sensors, machine vision, safety systems, PLCs, HMIs, drives and industrial communications. Configure and test interfaces between mechanical, electrical, control and robotic systems.

Develop basic software, scripts and engineering tools where required. Undertake system calibration, testing and optimisation.

3. Assembly, Commissioning, & Deployment

Participate in the mechanical assembly, integration and testing of robotic and automated equipment. Install and commission systems at customer sites. Perform system bring-up, calibration, tuning and functional testing.

Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, controls and software issues. Inspect and test equipment to ensure required performance, reliability and safety. Identify opportunities to improve system performance and reliability.

Support maintenance, servicing, modifications and upgrades of installed systems. Provide operator and maintenance training to customers.

4. Project Engineering & Documentation

Work with engineers, technicians, project managers, suppliers and customers throughout the project lifecycle. Develop system specifications, technical documentation, drawings, manuals and commissioning records. Assist with project planning, procurement, scheduling and technical coordination.

Conduct engineering risk assessments and contribute to machinery safety and compliance activities. Maintain clear records of engineering decisions, testing, commissioning and system performance. Support project handover and ongoing technical support.

ABOUT YOU

• A recognised engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Automation Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Practical engineering capability and an interest in designing, building and commissioning physical systems.
• Experience or demonstrated capability in mechanical design and 3D CAD.
• An understanding of mechanical systems, manufacturing processes and engineering design principles.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively across mechanical, electrical and software disciplines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• A willingness to undertake hands‑on work in workshops, factories and other industrial environments.
• A willingness to travel to customer sites for installation, commissioning, service and project work.

EXPERIENCE WE VALUE

• Mechanical or machine design.
• SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Industrial robotics or collaborative robots.
• Robot programming and commissioning.
• PLC programming, including ladder logic or structured text.
• Industrial automation and control systems.
• Machine vision and sensors.
• Pneumatic and electromechanical systems.
• Servo and motion control.
• Industrial communications and fieldbus systems.
• Machinery safety and risk assessment.
• Mechanical assembly, fabrication or manufacturing.
• Installation and commissioning of industrial equipment.
• Python, C/C++ or other programming/scripting languages.
• Fault finding, servicing or maintenance of industrial equipment.

You do not need experience in every area.

ABOUT FREELANCE ROBOTICS

Freelance Robotics is an Australian robotics and automation engineering company based in Redland Bay, Queensland.

We design, develop and integrate robotic and automated systems for industrial and advanced manufacturing applications. Our engineers work across the complete development lifecycle, combining mechanical engineering, robotics, automation, controls, software and practical system integration to deliver working systems for our customers. If you are an engineer who enjoys solving practical problems and wants to work directly with robotics, machinery and advanced automation systems, we would like to hear from you.

Pay: $80,000.00 per year