Applications Engineer - Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing

Approach Venture LLC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Approach Venture LLC in Oklahoma City is seeking an Applications Engineer to design, develop, and deploy robotic automation for precision aerospace manufacturing. You will translate customer needs into fully integrated automation solutions and validate performance on real hardware.

You will collaborate across mechanical, electrical, controls, and software teams, handle system testing, and deploy enhancements from pilot to full production. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience developing, integrating, testing, or deploying electromechanical robotic systems.
• Ability to collaborate across mechanical, electrical, software, and controls teams.
• Strong knowledge of motion control, sensors, encoders, cameras, lasers, and load cells.
• Ability translate customer requirements into technical specifications and plans.
• Proven track record delivering technical products to customers with post-deployment support.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into technical specs, objectives, and project plans.
• Develop, integrate, and validate robotic systems for precision manufacturing.
• Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, software, controls, and sensing disciplines.
• Integrate sensors, motion control components, cameras, encoders, and load cells.
• Develop and execute test procedures to evaluate performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Perform hands-on system testing, troubleshooting, and deployment at customer sites.
• Apply CAD, GD&T, and metrology to define requirements and verify performance.
• Coordinate project activities including milestones, testing, and deliverables.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and deployment at customer facilities.
• Provide technical training and support to customers.
• Gather feedback and implement improvements to enhance system reliability.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve integration challenges.

Skills

Electromechanical systems

Multidisciplinary teams

Motion control sensors

Requirements translation

Delivery to customers

Object‑oriented programming

Technical test procedures

CAD / GD&T / Metrology

Troubleshooting integration

Project management

Communication with customers

Travel willingness 25%

US citizen or resident

Education

Master's degree in CS/Robotics/ME/Aerospace or related

Tools

FANUC robots

Universal Robots

Job description

Applications Engineer - Develop and Deploy Robotic Automation for Aerospace Manufacturing

Oklahoma City, OK | On-site

Opportunity Summary

Join a growing aerospace and defense technology company developing advanced robotic automation systems for precision manufacturing and industrial applications. The team designs, builds, and deploys robotic solutions that improve manufacturing efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability across complex aerospace production and maintenance environments.

As an Applications Engineer, you will work directly with customers and internal engineering teams to develop, integrate, test, and deploy robotic automation solutions. You will translate customer requirements into functional applications, work across mechanical, electrical, controls, and software systems, and validate performance on real hardware. This is a hands‑on role offering significant technical ownership, direct customer engagement, and the opportunity to support robotic systems from initial development through deployment and ongoing optimization.

About Us

We are a growing aerospace and defense technology company specializing in industrial robotics and advanced manufacturing automation. Our team develops robotic systems that support precision manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance operations in demanding industrial environments. We bring together mechanical engineering, software, controls, and advanced sensing technologies to deliver practical automation solutions for complex manufacturing challenges.

Job Duties

• Translate customer requirements into technical specifications, engineering objectives, and executable project plans for robotic automation applications.
• Develop, integrate, and validate robotic systems for precision manufacturing and industrial automation processes.
• Work across mechanical, electrical, software, controls, and sensing disciplines to deliver fully integrated automation solutions.
• Integrate and configure sensors, motion control components, and measurement equipment, including encoders, laser measurement systems, cameras, and load cells.
• Develop and execute test procedures to evaluate robotic system performance, accuracy, reliability, and compliance with customer requirements.
• Perform hands‑on system testing, troubleshooting, and validation using production hardware.
• Apply CAD, GD&T, engineering drawings, and metrology principles to define application requirements and verify system performance.
• Coordinate technical project activities, including requirements definition, development milestones, testing schedules, and customer deliverables.
• Support robotic system installation, commissioning, and deployment at customer facilities.
• Provide technical training and operational support to customers using deployed automation equipment.
• Gather customer feedback, diagnose application issues, and implement improvements to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams to resolve integration challenges and improve future robotic system designs.

Qualifications

• Experience developing, integrating, testing, or deploying electromechanical systems, robotic equipment, or industrial automation solutions.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary engineering teams, including mechanical, electrical, software, and controls disciplines.
• Strong understanding of motion control systems, industrial sensors, and measurement technologies, including encoders, cameras, laser sensors, and load cells.
• Experience translating customer or project requirements into technical specifications, development objectives, and project timelines.
• Demonstrated experience delivering technical products or systems to customers, including requirements definition, testing, training, and post‑deployment support.
• Proficiency with object‑oriented programming and the ability to work with software‑driven engineering systems.
• Experience developing and executing technical test procedures, analyzing results, and documenting system performance.
• Working knowledge of CAD, GD&T, engineering drawings, and dimensional metrology.
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve complex integration challenges across hardware and software systems.
• Ability to manage assigned engineering activities from initial definition through validation and delivery.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with customers and cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for customer installations, system testing, training, and technical support.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Preferred Experience

• Hands‑on experience with industrial robotic arms, particularly FANUC or Universal Robots platforms.
• Experience developing or deploying robotic applications for aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, or repair operations.
• Familiarity with automated manufacturing processes such as precision drilling, routing, welding, fastening, or surface finishing.
• Experience integrating robotic motion systems with machine vision, laser measurement equipment, or other industrial sensing technologies.
• Understanding of aerospace manufacturing requirements, inspection methods, and quality standards.
• Experience supporting robotic system commissioning, customer acceptance testing, or field deployment.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Why Join Us

• Work directly with advanced robotic systems supporting aerospace and defense manufacturing.
• Take ownership of technical projects from customer requirements through integration, testing, and deployment.
• Gain hands‑on experience across robotics, mechanical engineering, controls, software, and advanced sensing technologies.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary engineering team in an environment where individual contributions have a direct impact on product development and customer delivery.
• Opportunity to work directly with customers and see your engineering solutions implemented in real‑world manufacturing environments.
• Competitive benefits package, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid time off

Compensation Details

$75,000 - $110,000