Automation Systems Engineer - Robotics & Vision Expert

Adient; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanzar is seeking an Automation / Robot Specialist in San Antonio to own and optimize manufacturing automation. You will troubleshoot PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and safety networks while supporting installations and launches.

Ideal candidates have a strong controls background, hands-on experience with FANUC and Rockwell PLCs, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement in a fast-paced plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics or related technical field.
• 2–3+ years as a Controls/Automation Engineer or similar.
• Hands-on experience in industrial automation in manufacturing environments.
• Experience with machine vision systems and FANUC robots.
• Strong troubleshooting and programming with FANUC, PLCs, and HMI systems.

Responsibilities

• Own automation system performance and drive improvements in cycle time, throughput, quality, and uptime.
• Develop, test, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, robot, vision, motion, safety, and automation programs.
• Optimize robot paths and motion profiles; manage alarms and interlocks.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for equipment issues.
• Configure and maintain vision, sensors, servos, and error-proofing devices.
• Support installation, commissioning, launch, and post-launch stabilization.
• Conduct offline programming, reach studies, cycle-time simulations, risk assessments, and validation.
• Maintain technical docs, diagrams, backups, and version control.
• Train maintenance and production staff; enable smooth sustainment transition.
• Track performance metrics like cycle time, uptime, labor reduction, and repeat failures.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation engineering

Robot programming

Vision systems

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

FANUC Robotics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics or related field

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

RSLinx

FANUC RoboGuide

KAREL

Git or SVN

Job description

Avanzar is seeking an Automation / Robot Specialist in San Antonio to own and optimize manufacturing automation. You will troubleshoot PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and safety networks while supporting installations and launches.

Ideal candidates have a strong controls background, hands-on experience with FANUC and Rockwell PLCs, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement in a fast-paced plant.