Automotive Robot Commissioning Engineer — On‑Site, Austin (Contract)

Esme Robotics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative robotics firm in Austin, TX, is seeking an experienced Robot Commissioning Engineer to lead robotics development and optimization for automotive manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least 3 years in robot commissioning. Proficiency with ABB, Fanuc, and KUKA is essential. The role involves hands-on project work with leading OEMs and requires flexibility to travel to customer sites.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in robot commissioning in production environments.
• Proficiency with ABB, Fanuc, KUKA, or Yaskawa systems.
• Understanding of robot–PLC integration and industrial safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Commission, debug, and optimize robot applications for automotive lines.
• Integrate robots with tooling, PLCs, and safety devices.
• Document configuration changes and support customer training.

Skills

Robot commissioning

Programming

Debugging

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Automation Engineering

Tools

ABB robotics

Fanuc robotics

KUKA robotics

Job description

An innovative robotics firm in Austin, TX, is seeking an experienced Robot Commissioning Engineer to lead robotics development and optimization for automotive manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least 3 years in robot commissioning. Proficiency with ABB, Fanuc, and KUKA is essential. The role involves hands-on project work with leading OEMs and requires flexibility to travel to customer sites.