Robotics Engineer/Specialist (m/f/d)

Biteautomation; Bogotá; On-site; COP 60,000,000 - 120,000,000; Full time

Job summary

BITE Industrial Automation Solutions S.A.S in Bogotá, Colombia, seeks a Robotics Engineer/ Specialist or Technician to deploy, manage and troubleshoot fleets of autonomous robots, optimizing order fulfillment and ensuring smooth collaboration between automated systems and human operators.

Responsibilities include maintaining robots, performing repairs, calibrations, firmware setup, and updating routes/maps to boost facility throughput.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical, industrial, robotics, electrical, or software engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with AGV/AMR/ACR solutions is advantageous.
• Familiarity with WMS and PLC systems.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Field experience in warehouse automation and material handling is required.
• Basic understanding of VPNs, firewalls, and routers.
• Excellent communication and English proficiency.
• Willingness to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage fleets of self-navigating robots and optimize order fulfillment.
• Troubleshoot software, navigation, and Wi‑Fi connectivity on the warehouse floor.
• Perform hands-on mechanical and electrical repairs, sensor calibration, and battery maintenance.
• Modify robot routes, update maps, and adjust workstation nodes to improve throughput.
• Set up firmware for hardware devices like robots, conveyors, servers, and scanners.
• Provide implementation support and assist clients during deployment for reliable operation.
• Conduct integration tests and act as the technical specialist for automation equipment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

English proficiency

Problem solving

Teamwork

WMS familiarity

PLC familiarity

Networking basics

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial/robotics/electrical/software engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

Robot management software

PLC systems

WMS

Networking equipment

Job description

As a Robotics Engineer, Specialist, or Technician, your responsibilities will include deploying, managing, and troubleshooting fleets of self-navigating robots, optimizing order fulfillment, and ensuring seamless collaboration between automated hardware and human operators.

Projects might necessitate managing daily operations through robot management software connected to the warehouse management system (WMS).

This role also involves periodically maintaining and repairing mobile robots. You will engage in hands‑on mechanical and electrical repairs, sensor calibrations, and battery maintenance. Troubleshooting tasks include diagnosing software issues, navigation problems, and Wi‑Fi connectivity challenges on the warehouse floor. As part of process optimization, you will modify robot travel routes, update maps, and adjust workstation nodes to enhance facility throughput.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• You will either work independently or collaborate with other engineers in a team.
• Set up firmware for hardware devices like robots, conveyors, servers, and scanners.
• Provide implementation support.
• Assist clients during and after deployment to ensure robotic systems operate effectively.
• Conduct integration tests for automation systems.
• Act as the technical specialist for resolving issues related to automation equipment.
• Help with software testing during project implementation.

Skills and Background

• Possess a degree in mechanical, industrial, robotics, electrical, or software engineering.
• OR have equivalent experience that provides the knowledge typically acquired through such a degree.
• Experience in implementing AGV, ACR, or AMR solutions is advantageous.
• Familiarity with WMS and PLC systems.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Field experience in warehouse automation, material handling equipment, and warehouse operations is required.
• Basic understanding of VPNs, firewalls, and routers.
• Possess an analytical mindset and excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in English is required.
• Willingness to travel extensively, up to 75% of the time.

About the Company

BITE Industrial Automation Solutions S.A.S is an equal opportunities workplace, promoting its team members based on merit and actively fighting against all forms of discrimination. We believe that diversity contributes to creativity and excellence. All of our vacancies are open to people with disabilities.