Field Robotics Reliability Engineer

Sonwil Logistics; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

FourSquare Solutions is seeking a Robotics System Reliability Specialist in Buffalo, NY to improve robotic pallet-handling systems. You will work hands-on with live equipment at heights up to 60+ feet, perform root-cause analysis, and implement reliability improvements across controls, electrical, mechanical, and operations.

The role requires PLC knowledge (CODESYS, Turck, AB), strong troubleshooting and communication skills, and a collaborative, safety-conscious approach.

Qualifications

• Technical certificate, associate degree, post-secondary training, or equivalent experience in Mechatronics, Automation, Robotics, Electrical Technology, Electromechanical Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Technical aptitude with mechanical, electrical, controls, and complex automated equipment.
• Foundational understanding of PLC-controlled, state-based machines, including states, logic, inputs, sensors, outputs, conditions, and device behavior.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, including observing equipment, gathering information, isolating causes, and developing root cause conclusions.
• Ability to recognize behavior and data patterns that indicate reliability improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Observe live robotic systems, including equipment at significant heights, under actual operating conditions.
• Investigate, reproduce, and troubleshoot robotic system failures across controls, electrical, mechanical, and operational components.
• Collect, document, and analyze failure data, operating conditions, fault information, and key observations for root cause analysis.
• Identify recurring failure modes, systemic issues, common characteristics, emerging trends, and reliability improvement opportunities.
• Review reliability and failure KPI data to assess trends, operational impact, and improvement priorities.
• Communicate root causes, failure trends, technical observations, and recommended actions to the development team.

Skills

Technical competence in automation

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Observation & data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Hands-on with live equipment

Education

Technical certificate / associate degree in Mechatronics or Automation

Tools

PLC programming

CODESYS

Turck PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

FourSquare Solutions is seeking a Robotics System Reliability Specialist in Buffalo, NY to improve robotic pallet-handling systems. You will work hands-on with live equipment at heights up to 60+ feet, perform root-cause analysis, and implement reliability improvements across controls, electrical, mechanical, and operations.

The role requires PLC knowledge (CODESYS, Turck, AB), strong troubleshooting and communication skills, and a collaborative, safety-conscious approach.