Cobot Integration Engineer

TRX; Billy-Berclau; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TRX in Billy-Berclau, France seeks an experienced Cobots Integration Engineer to design, integrate and commission collaborative robot cells for high-volume manufacturing. You will lead the full integration lifecycle from concept through ramp-up, ensuring safe human-robot collaboration and optimized cycle times.

Strong PLC and MES interfacing, plus familiarity with major cobot brands, are essential. The role requires 5+ years in industrial robotics, proficiency in English, and a passion for

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial or collaborative robotics or automation integration.
• Hands-on programming and integration with cobots from major manufacturers.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and drawings.
• Knowledge of safety standards ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066.
• Experience with FAT, SAT, commissioning and ramp-up.
• English proficiency required; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess tasks suitable for cobot automation (tending, pick-and-place).
• Conduct feasibility studies for cycle times, payloads, and productivity.
• Select and integrate cobots, grippers, end-effectors, and safety sensors.
• Develop robot programs and PLC interfaces with MES, conveyors and equipment.
• Configure PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and OPC UA networks.
• Lead FAT, SAT, commissioning and production start-up activities.
• Troubleshoot integration issues to improve reliability and throughput.
• Train operators and maintenance staff on safe operation and troubleshooting.
• Monitor uptime and root-cause corrective actions.
• Standardize robot cell designs and documentation for deployment.

Skills

Robot programming

PLC integration

Industrial automation

Machine interfaces

Industrial protocols

Risk assessment concepts

Education

Engineering degree in Mechatronics/Robotics/Automation/Electrical

Tools

Universal Robots

FANUC

ABB

KUKA

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Cobot Integration Engineer to support gigafactory line automation in Billy-Berclau, France. The successful candidate will design, integrate, program and commission collaborative robot cells for high-volume manufacturing, ensuring safe human-robot collaboration, optimised cycle times and reliable production performance. The role covers the full integration lifecycle, from concept development and feasibility studies through to commissioning, production ramp-up and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess manufacturing tasks suitable for collaborative robot (cobot) automation, including machine tending, pick-and-place, screwdriving, inspection and handling of modules and components.
• Conduct feasibility studies to evaluate cycle times, payload requirements, robot reach, line balancing and expected productivity improvements.
• Select and integrate collaborative robots, grippers, end-effectors, machine vision systems and safety sensors based on application requirements.
• Develop robot programs and interface logic to integrate cobots with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), conveyors, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and upstream and downstream equipment.
• Configure industrial communication networks and interfaces, including PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and OPC UA.
• Conduct application-specific risk assessments in accordance with applicable machinery safety regulations and standards, including ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066.
• Configure and validate collaborative safety functions, including speed and separation monitoring and force limiting, and support CE conformity documentation.
• Lead factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning and production start-up activities.
• Troubleshoot robot, PLC, sensor, communication and integration issues to improve system reliability and production throughput.
• Train operators and maintenance technicians in safe operation, fault recovery and routine troubleshooting of collaborative robot cells.
• Monitor equipment uptime, cycle-time performance and recurring stoppages, implementing root cause corrective actions.
• Standardise successful robot cell designs, programming practices and technical documentation for deployment across the production line.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, production and maintenance teams to ensure safe and efficient automation integration.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial robotics, collaborative robotics or automation integration.
• Hands-on experience programming and integrating collaborative robots from manufacturers such as Universal Robots, FANUC, ABB or KUKA.
• Strong knowledge of robot programming, PLC integration, industrial automation systems and machine interfaces.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols, including PROFINET, EtherNet/IP or OPC UA.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings and automation system documentation.
• Understanding of collaborative robot safety, machinery risk assessments and relevant international and European safety standards.
• Experience with FAT, SAT, commissioning, production ramp-up and troubleshooting of automated manufacturing equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on cycle-time optimisation, reliability and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering, production and maintenance teams.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• French language skills are strongly preferred.
• Experience in battery manufacturing, automotive production or other high-volume manufacturing environments is a strong advantage.