Automation & Robotics Engineer - Greenfield Lead

Actalent; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 66,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Job summary

Actalent in Cincinnati, OH, seeks an Automation and Robotics Engineer to lead design, implementation, and optimization of robotic cells in a new distribution facility. As the first automation engineer on site, you will establish the automation strategy, deploy industrial robots, and drive throughput and quality across operations.

You will work with FANUC, ABB, KUKA, and Yaskawa robots, integrate with PLCs and HMIs, develop safe, scalable processes, and grow into a leadership role as the facility

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years designing and implementing robotic automated processes in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years programming and troubleshooting industrial robots and PLCs with platforms such as FANUC, ABB, KUKA and Yaskawa.
• Hands-on experience with robot programming platforms and teach pendants for setup, calibration, and optimization of robotic systems.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and integration with robotics, HMIs, vision systems and conveyor-based material handling equipment.
• Strong experience in automation and robotics including system architecture, controls and integration.
• Ability to perform detailed diagnostics and root cause analysis on robotic and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robotic cells and automated production systems for high-volume shipping and distribution.
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial robots (FANUC/ABB/KUKA/Yaskawa) across applications.
• Integrate robots with PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, conveyors and sorters to create robust production lines.
• Develop and maintain robotic documentation, standards and configuration records.
• Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Create clear work instructions and SOPs for safe, efficient operations.
• Support FAT/SAT and safety standards compliance (OSHA, ANSI/RIA).

Skills

Robotic systems design

Robot programming

PLC integration

HMI integration

Vision systems

Project management

Communication

Tools

FANUC

ABB

KUKA

Yaskawa

PLC programming

HMI

Vision systems

Conveyors

Job description

Actalent in Cincinnati, OH, seeks an Automation and Robotics Engineer to lead design, implementation, and optimization of robotic cells in a new distribution facility. As the first automation engineer on site, you will establish the automation strategy, deploy industrial robots, and drive throughput and quality across operations.

You will work with FANUC, ABB, KUKA, and Yaskawa robots, integrate with PLCs and HMIs, develop safe, scalable processes, and grow into a leadership role as the facility