Remote Industrial Robotics Engineer — Automation & PLC

Rex.zone; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rex.zone is seeking an Industrial Robotics Engineer to lead and support automation projects involving 6-axis robot arms, EOAT, conveyors, sensors, and safety devices. This is a remote, full-time role with potential limited travel depending on project needs.

You will program and debug robots, develop PLC logic, and validate robot cells while driving OEE improvements and maintaining cross-functional documentation across time zones.

Qualifications

• Mid‑Senior level with proven track record in industrial robotics and factory automation projects.
• Hands‑on robot teach pendant experience.
• Working knowledge of PLCs (ladder logic/structured text) and EtherNet/IP/PROFINET.
• Familiarity with machine vision basics and sensor integration.
• Understanding of industrial safety standards and safe cell design.
• Ability to read and collaborate on electrical and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Program and debug industrial robots for pick-and-place, palletizing, welding, dispensing, and material handling.
• Develop PLC logic and integrate robots with drives, sensors, and safety controllers.
• Commission and validate robot cells, including I/O checks and recovery procedures.
• Optimize motion sequencing and cycle time to improve throughput and first-pass yield.
• Troubleshoot downtime using structured diagnostics to restore uptime.
• Maintain documentation: backups, change logs, standards, and SOPs.
• Partner with mechanical design to specify EOAT, fixtures, guarding, and maintainability.
• Implement safety-rated functions (E‑stops, light curtains, safety scanners) and support risk assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement and OEE gains through root-cause analysis and standard work.

Skills

Industrial robotics

Teach pendant experience

PLC programming

EtherNet/IP & PROFINET

Machine vision

Safety standards

Reading electrical/mechanical drawings

Job description

Rex.zone is seeking an Industrial Robotics Engineer to lead and support automation projects involving 6-axis robot arms, EOAT, conveyors, sensors, and safety devices. This is a remote, full-time role with potential limited travel depending on project needs.

You will program and debug robots, develop PLC logic, and validate robot cells while driving OEE improvements and maintaining cross-functional documentation across time zones.