Senior Robotics & Automation Engineer

Bright Machines, Inc.

Cork

On-site

EUR 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Bright Machines in Cork, Ireland is seeking a Senior Robotics & Automation Engineer to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize advanced robotic assembly systems used in high-volume electronics manufacturing. You’ll work across robotics, PLCs, machine vision, motion control, and electro-mechanical systems to maximize performance, reliability, and uptime.

This hands-on role involves diagnosing complex automation issues, supporting production, and driving continuous improvement while collaborating

Qualifications

5+ years of experience supporting industrial automation or robotic manufacturing systems.
Hands‑on experience with industrial robotics, PLCs, machine vision, and automated production equipment.
Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, controls, and software systems.
Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments such as electronics, semiconductor, automotive, or medical device manufacturing.
Ability to perform root cause analysis and drive technical problem resolution.
Comfortable working independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Strong technical communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues involving robotics, PLCs, machine vision, motion control, and automated manufacturing equipment.
Support the performance, reliability, and uptime of multiple robotic assembly systems.
Perform root cause analysis using production data, system diagnostics, and engineering tools.
Partner with controls, robotics, software, and mechanical engineering teams to resolve technical issues and implement improvements.
Optimize equipment performance through continuous improvement initiatives and corrective actions.
Read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings to diagnose equipment failures.
Create and maintain technical documentation, troubleshooting guides, and engineering reports.
Train manufacturing personnel on equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting best practices.
Support new equipment deployments, upgrades, and validation activities as required.
Communicate technical findings and recurring issues to engineering teams to improve future product performance.