Remote-First Manufacturing Robotics & Simulation Engineer

Rex.zone; United States; On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

Rex.zone is seeking a mid-senior engineer to support manufacturing robotics programs for production lines tied to Querétaro-based operations. This remote-first role focuses on offline programming, virtual commissioning, simulation validation, documentation, and production support coordination.

You will design robot cells, program and back up robot code, handle PLC-to-robot handshakes and I/O mapping, advance machine vision integration, and ensure safety interfaces while collaborating

Qualifications

• Mid-senior experience in industrial automation, manufacturing robotics, or system integration.
• Robot programming and debugging expertise.
• Working knowledge of PLC integration, controls troubleshooting, and documentation discipline.
• Machine vision fundamentals and integration in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to collaborate asynchronously in remote engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver robot cell designs and integration plans aligned to takt time and cycle time targets.
• Create and maintain robot programs, job backups, and change control artifacts.
• Support PLC-to-robot handshakes, I/O mapping, and industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, OPC UA as applicable).
• Develop and validate machine vision and sensor integration approaches for pick-and-place, inspection, and guidance.
• Align with functional safety and industrial safety standards (risk assessment inputs, guarding, interlocks, safety PLC interfaces).
• Execute offline programming, simulation, and digital twin verification to reduce onsite commissioning time.
• Create commissioning checklists, acceptance criteria, and run-at-rate support documentation.
• Analyze production logs, alarms, and downtime to drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Skills

Industrial automation experience

Robot programming & debugging

PLC integration

Machine vision fundamentals

Remote collaboration

Job description

Rex.zone is seeking a mid-senior engineer to support manufacturing robotics programs for production lines tied to Querétaro-based operations. This remote-first role focuses on offline programming, virtual commissioning, simulation validation, documentation, and production support coordination.

You will design robot cells, program and back up robot code, handle PLC-to-robot handshakes and I/O mapping, advance machine vision integration, and ensure safety interfaces while collaborating