Manufacturing Engineer - AI Robotics and Computer Vision

Ilocatum; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilocatum in Lexington, KY is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in Physical AI and robotic automation to deploy AI-enabled robotics for manufacturing floor applications such as bin picking, part handling, and inspection.

You will optimize models for industrial hardware, validate concepts in simulation tools like Isaac Sim or MuJoCo, and lead trials from proof of concept to production while presenting results to executives.

Qualifications

• Experience deploying manufacturing automation systems.
• Expertise in computer vision or ML/deep learning or robotics.
• Proficient in Python and C++, with ROS experience.
• Sensor expertise in RGBD, LiDAR, and ToF.
• Engineering or CS degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Deploy AI-enabled robotics for bin picking, part handling, and inspection.
• Optimize models for industrial hardware and validate concepts in Isaac Sim or MuJoCo.
• Lead trials from proof of concept to production and present results to executives.

Skills

Manufacturing automation

Computer vision

ML/deep learning

Robotics

Python

C++

RGBD/LiDAR/ToF sensors

Education

Engineering/CS degree

Tools

ROS

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer, Physical AI and Robotic Automation

Lexington, KY Area | $100,000 to $140,000/yr | Direct Hire

Turn AI and computer vision into real production systems at a global manufacturer known for stability.

Must-Haves

• Manufacturing automation deployment experience
• Strength in two of: computer vision, ML/deep learning, robotics
• Python, C++, and ROS
• RGBD, LiDAR, and ToF sensor expertise
• Engineering or CS degree, or equivalent experience

What You’ll Do

Deploy AI-enabled robotics for bin picking, part handling, and inspection.

Optimize models for industrial hardware and validate concepts in Isaac Sim or MuJoCo.

Lead trials from proof of concept to production and present results to executives.

Nice-to-Haves

• Master’s degree
• High-volume manufacturing experience

Why This Role

Cutting-edge Physical AI work, full benefits, and long-term stability with a global leader that rarely has layoffs.