Automation Engineer Robotic \"ONSITE Hamilton, IN\"

Roboticsconnected; Indiana; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical, dental, vision, life benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Roboticsconnected in Hamilton, IN is seeking an Automation Engineer (Robotics) to design, program, and troubleshoot automated systems across robotic cells, including FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, and UR.

You will develop applications for welding, material handling, machine tending, and palletizing; program PLCs/HMI, create electrical schematics, support installations, and lead safety and continuous improvement initiatives while coordinating with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial robotics experience.
• FANUC and PLC programming experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Program and troubleshoot industrial robots from FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, and UR.
• Develop robotic welding, material handling, machine tending, and palletizing applications.
• Support robot cell installations and commissioning.
• Program PLCs and HMIs; maintain electrical schematics and controls documentation.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve throughput, quality, and safety.
• Provide daily production support and perform root-cause analysis.
• Lead continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.
• Manage automation projects from concept to implementation.
• Ensure OSHA/ ANSI/RIA safety compliance.

Skills

Robotics troubleshooting

Communication skills

Industrial robotics experience

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

FANUC

PLC

Job description

Automation Engineer (Robotics)

Location: Hamilton, IN

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Robotics Programming & Integration

• Program and troubleshoot industrial robots including FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, and Universal Robots.
• Develop robotic welding, material handling, machine tending, and palletizing applications.
• Support robotic cell installations and commissioning.

PLC & Controls Engineering

• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and control systems.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics and controls documentation.

Automation Process Development

• Identify opportunities to automate manual manufacturing processes.
• Design and implement solutions that improve throughput, quality, and safety.

Production Support

• Provide daily support for robotic and automated equipment.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Continuous Improvement

• Reduce scrap, labor costs, and downtime through automation.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Project Management

• Manage automation projects from concept through implementation.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and ANSI/RIA safety standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial robotics experience.
• FANUC and PLC programming experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Benefits

• Performance & Attendance Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance at 60 days
• 401(k) with Company Match after 60 days
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Weekly Pay