Aerospace Robotics Engineer - High-Reliability Automation

MOHR Talent; Caledonia (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking a Robotics Engineer for a aerospace and defense manufacturing client in Caledonia, MS. In this in-person role you will program, integrate, and optimize advanced robotic systems to sustain high-reliability production.

The ideal candidate has an ABET-accredited engineering degree, 5+ years of industrial robot experience with Fanuc, and strong PLC/vision/system integration skills. Experience with weld cells, material handling, and aerospace environments is preferred.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Electrical, Software, Controls, or Mechatronics Engineering
• 5+ years of experience programming and supporting industrial robots
• Fanuc programming and teach pendant operation
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, sensors, servos, motion control, and industrial networks
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC logic
• Robotic welding, automated assembly, machine tending, or material handling experience preferred
• Aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability manufacturing background preferred
• Fanuc or PLC certifications are a plus
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and work safely around automated equipment with proper PPE

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial robots used in aerospace and defense manufacturing
• Develop robotic programs, automation sequences, and process logic that improve efficiency, quality, and repeatability
• Support integration of weld cells, material handling, vision systems, and automated assembly equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and communication issues to reduce downtime
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance on continuous improvement
• Support commissioning, factory acceptance testing, system startups, and validation
• Contribute to new product introduction, including process development, tooling, and fixture integration
• Create technical documentation, robot backups, and troubleshooting guides
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions on automation performance

Skills

Programming robotics

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Motion control

Industrial networks

Education

ABET-accredited degree (Electrical/Software/Controls/Mechatronics)

Tools

Fanuc systems

PLC programming

HMI development

Sensors

Servo/motion control

Job description

MOHR Talent is seeking a Robotics Engineer for a aerospace and defense manufacturing client in Caledonia, MS. In this in-person role you will program, integrate, and optimize advanced robotic systems to sustain high-reliability production.

The ideal candidate has an ABET-accredited engineering degree, 5+ years of industrial robot experience with Fanuc, and strong PLC/vision/system integration skills. Experience with weld cells, material handling, and aerospace environments is preferred.