Automation Engineer – FANUC Robotics, On-Site

MOHR Talent; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking an Automation Engineer for our Columbus, MS operation. This hands-on role focuses on programming, integrating, troubleshooting, and optimizing industrial robotic and automated systems in a manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates will have strong FANUC programming experience, knowledge of industrial controls, and the ability to resolve equipment issues on the shop floor. Direct-hire, on-site role with opportunities to advance automation projects in aerospace/defense

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on industrial robotics programming and troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong FANUC robotics experience required, including programming, teach pendant operation, troubleshooting, and integration.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, industrial controls, sensors, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, control diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Experience with robotic welding, machine tending, automated assembly, or vision systems preferred.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, ABB, KUKA, or Yaskawa systems is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program required (Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, Software, or related Engineering discipline).

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize FANUC robotic systems and automated production equipment.
• Support robotic welding, automated assembly, machine tending, and material handling applications.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, sensors, servos, motion controls, and industrial communication systems.
• Perform robotic programming, teach pendant operations, system integration, and equipment commissioning.
• Diagnose equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and production throughput.
• Support new equipment installations, process improvements, and manufacturing automation projects.

Skills

FANUC robotics programming

Industrial robotics troubleshooting

PLC control systems

HMI programming

Robotics integration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

ABB

KUKA

Yaskawa

Job description

MOHR Talent is seeking an Automation Engineer for our Columbus, MS operation. This hands-on role focuses on programming, integrating, troubleshooting, and optimizing industrial robotic and automated systems in a manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates will have strong FANUC programming experience, knowledge of industrial controls, and the ability to resolve equipment issues on the shop floor. Direct-hire, on-site role with opportunities to advance automation projects in aerospace/defense