Application Engineer - AMR

KUKA; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

KUKA in Mississauga, Canada seeks an Application Engineer to provide technical expertise for autonomous mobile robots (AMR) deployments across industries. You will consult, design, and implement engineered solutions using KUKA products, supporting both internal and external stakeholders.

The role encompasses software development, system testing, and customer-facing technical guidance, including on-site and remote support as needed. Travel will be required to meet project commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Junior Application Engineer with 0–2 years experience; Application Engineer 2–3+ years; Senior 10+ years.
• Experience with AMR technologies (SLAM, VSLAM, lidar, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for customers deploying AMR solutions.
• Advise on automation solutions, software architectures, and hardware.
• Design and develop software for AMR solutions; conduct testing and debugging.
• Collaborate with sales and BD teams on technical objectives.
• Prepare demonstrations and proofs of concepts.

Skills

AMR technology

Technical troubleshooting

Software design

System testing

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EE/CS/ME

Related experience

Tools

Ignition SCADA

SLAM / VSLAM

3D cameras

Job description

Application Engineer providing technical expertise and engineering support for KUKA Robotics' internal and external stakeholders in autonomous mobile robot (AMR) technology. Responsibilities include consulting, advising, designing, modifying, developing, and implementing engineered solutions for AMR and automation solutions and deployments using KUKA products and packages across various industries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The successful candidate may perform other duties as assigned:

• Provides technical support and troubleshooting for customers deploying AMR solutions.
• Understands customer automation requirements and provides technical recommendations.
• Advises on automation solutions, software architectures, and hardware.
• Works with internal stakeholders to execute technical initiatives and provide feedback.
• Designs, develops software supporting autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) solutions.
• Supports simulations to help characterize and optimize AMR solutions validating fleet size estimations, throughput and space requirements
• Conducts system-level testing and debugging to characterize, understand, resolve issues.
• Develops documentation and technical notes for software and hardware configurations.
• Optimizes AMR mapping, navigation, obstacle avoidance, and path planning functionalities.
• Supports customers in designing and developing AMR solutions and deployments.
• Stays updated with advancements in robotics and autonomous mobile robot systems.
• Investigates new and existing technologies for technical initiatives.
• Provides technical direction on assigned projects.
• Performs in-house, on-site, and remote support for KUKA products.
• Offers high-level support for software interfacing and KUKA software options.
• Collaborates with Sales and Business Development teams on technical objectives.
• Develops and runs industry and customer-specific demonstrations and proof of concepts.
• Completes tasks within defined timelines.
• Ensures compliance with customer and other specifications.
• Writes application notes detailing product-specific problems and solutions.
• Travels domestically and internationally as required.
• Promotes teamwork and cooperative effort.
• Adheres to safety requirements and maintains a clean, safe work area.
• Provides high-quality products and services to customers.
• Adheres to the Quality System and participates in continuous improvement.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Periodically responsible for a team of 2 - 4 engineers and/or service technicians as required for successful demonstration and/or project completion. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; direct work contribution; assessing/reporting performance to applicable manager.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.E.E./B.S.C/B.S.M.E./ B.S.CS) from four-year college or university, years of related experience and/or training as detailed; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Junior Application Engineer (~0 – 2-3 year experience)
• Application Engineer (~2-3+ years experience)
• Senior Application Engineer (~10+ years experience)
• Experience with the following is preferred.
• Experience with AMR technologies (SLAM, VSLAM, lidar, 3D cameras, fleet management, etc.)
• Experience with SCADA solutions (Ignition, etc.)

Thank you for your interest in our position. To confirm, this position represents a current vacancy within our organization.

Only those applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidate’s request.

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KUKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or any other protected grounds as defined by applicable federal or provincial legislation.