Senior Robotics & Automation Engineer — AI-Driven Manufacturing

Bright Machines, Inc.; Cork; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

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

This hands-on role requires collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve complex automation challenges, implement system improvements, and support deployments that

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation or robotic manufacturing
• 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
• Independent work style with collaboration across 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

Skills

Industrial automation

Robotics systems

Troubleshooting

Electrical & mechanical

Documentation skills

Education

Electrical/Mechatronics degree

Tools

FANUC robotics

Beckhoff PLC

Cognex Vision

Matrox Vision

Industrial printers (Zebra, Hermes)

Job description

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

This hands-on role requires collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve complex automation challenges, implement system improvements, and support deployments that