Process Engineer/Robotic Programmer

Sapience Automation; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapience Automation, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, seeks a Process Engineer / Robot Programmer to design, validate, and deploy robotic solutions across multiple industries. You will develop and optimize robot programs, validate tooling layouts, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and system performance.

Responsibilities include leading process engineering design, using 3D CAD and robot simulation to optimize layouts, and collaborating with controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in robot programming languages.
• Experience with robot simulation software.
• Understanding of 3D CAD tools.
• Familiarity with PLCs and control systems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimize robot programs for material handling, assembly, painting, packaging, and other tasks.
• Use robot simulation software to develop and thoroughly test programs before deployment.
• Lead the project process engineering design for tooling and related machines.
• Validate cycle times, system design, and tooling designs using simulations.
• Coordinate other robot programmers on larger projects.

Skills

Robot programming languages

Robot simulation

3D CAD tools

PLCs and control systems

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Robotics or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Robot simulation software

3D CAD software

PLC programming

Job description

Sapience Automation, a reputable provider of turnkey solutions for industrial automation, specializes in serving diverse industries such as automotive, medical, aviation, building products, general industrial, domestic appliances, and food. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Sapience is committed to fostering long‑term customer relationships by consistently delivering excellence through its skilled workforce, standardized processes, and passion for innovation. The company values transparency, continuous learning, and a strong sense of responsibility and accountability. With a successful track record of executing numerous global projects, Sapience attributes its achievements to its exceptional team, adherence to industry standards, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Competitive compensation packages are offered to qualified candidates.

Role: Process Engineer / Robot Programmer

Responsibilities

• Robot Program Development:
  • Create and optimize robot programs for material handling, assembly, painting, packaging, and other tasks.
  • Utilize robot simulation software to develop and thoroughly test these programs before deployment.
• Project Process Engineering Lead:
  • Work collaboratively with the engineering team for the overall design of the system including tooling and related machines.
  • Utilize robot simulation software to validate cycle times, system design, and tooling designs.
  • Coordinate other robot programmers on the project during the testing and implementation phases.
  • Perform validation of vision, grippers, spray guns, dispensing equipment and other associated devices during the engineering phase of the project.
  • Ensure that all program design standards are met on the project.
• System Design and Proposal Engineering:
  • Collaborate with the Application Engineering and Sales teams to engineer and propose robot systems.
  • Use 3D CAD software and robot simulation tools to design efficient and effective robotic solutions.
• Layout Validation and Optimization:
  • Validate robot system layouts during proposal and engineering phases using simulation software.
  • Work closely with mechanical engineers to optimize robot placement and tooling design.
• Vision Systems and Integration:
  • Program and implement vision systems and inspection tools associated with the robots.
  • Collaborate with Controls Engineers to integrate robots with PLCs and other control devices.
• Testing and Deployment:
  • Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Modular Build phases at Sapience’s facility.
  • Develop project-specific plans and timelines for robot program development and testing.
  • Implement and test programs on-site at customer facilities, serving as the main technical contact.
• Project Coordination:
  • Coordinate with other robot programmers on larger projects that require multiple process engineers.
• Customer Training:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent industry experience.
• Proficiency in robot programming languages
• Experience with robot simulation software
• Understanding of 3D CAD tools.
• Familiarity with PLCs and control systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

If you’re passionate about robotics, automation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, we’d love to have you on our team!