Senior Robotics & Automation Engineer for Manufacturing

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

Job summary

Bright Machines is a next-generation, AI-enabled manufacturer focused on data center infrastructure production. Bright Machines uses its AI-based robotics and software to assemble AI infrastructure hardware products for hyperscalers, neoclouds, and leading OEMs to reduce time to revenue.

With its Bright Factory model, Bright Machines builds higher quality data center infrastructure at scale, addressing growing AI compute demands and reshoring manufacturing.

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 electronics, semiconductor, automotive, or medical device manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues involving robotics, PLCs, machine vision, motion control, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Support performance, reliability, and uptime of multiple robotic assembly systems.
• Perform root cause analysis using production data and diagnostics.
• Partner with controls, robotics, software, and mechanical engineering teams to resolve issues and implement improvements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and training materials.
• Train manufacturing personnel on equipment operation and troubleshooting best practices.

Skills

Robotics

PLCs

Machine vision

Troubleshooting

High-volume manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automation

Tools

FANUC robotics

Beckhoff PLC

Cognex vision

Matrox vision

Job description

Bright Machines is a next-generation, AI-enabled manufacturer focused on data center infrastructure production. Bright Machines uses its AI-based robotics and software to assemble AI infrastructure hardware products for hyperscalers, neoclouds, and leading OEMs to reduce time to revenue.

With its Bright Factory model, Bright Machines builds higher quality data center infrastructure at scale, addressing growing AI compute demands and reshoring manufacturing.