Remote Robotics Engineer - Automate & Optimize

Rex.zone

United States

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Rex.zone in the United States is seeking a Manufacturing Robotics specialist to deploy and improve automation systems across robot arms, PLC‑controlled cells, machine vision inspection, and safety interlocks. You translate factory requirements into robust robot/PLC programs, run simulations, commissioning workflows, and troubleshoot production issues with on‑site technicians.

This remote, full‑time role offers opportunities to drive throughput, reduce defects, and stabilize production across

Qualifications

Mid‑Senior experience in industrial automation or manufacturing robotics.
Hands‑on robot programming and debugging in production environments.
Strong controls engineering fundamentals, motion control, and troubleshooting skills.
Experience integrating robots with PLCs, sensors, and safety systems.
Ability to produce clear commissioning documentation, test protocols, and change requests.

Responsibilities

Define automation requirements, cell specifications, and acceptance criteria.
Develop robot programs, tool frames, and trajectories to improve cycle time.
Integrate PLC logic, safety I/O, guarding interlocks, and sensor feedback loops.
Configure machine vision inspection and support calibration fundamentals.
Perform simulation, dry runs, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and validation.
Create SOPs, maintenance guides, and troubleshooting playbooks for change control.
Analyze downtime/scrap data and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Coordinate with vendors on end‑effector design, safety validation, and guarding.
Implement version control, backups, and change tracking for robot and PLC code.
Ensure compliance with safety practices (risk assessment, LOTO, safety‑rated devices).