Robotics Application Engineer: Welding & Palletizing

Starfish Partners; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics solutions provider is seeking an experienced Application Engineer based in the northern suburbs of Detroit, MI. This onsite role involves designing and developing robotic automation systems for welding and palletizing applications. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience, strong proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and programming in C++ and Python. Candidates must be ready to collaborate with clients and travel 30–40%. This position promises opportunities for technical challenges and career growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in robotic integration or application engineering.
• Hands-on experience with robotic welding and/or palletizing systems.
• Ability to travel 30–40% to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robotic automation systems for welding and palletizing applications.
• Create and modify 3D mechanical layouts.
• Program and troubleshoot robotic systems and PLC-controlled automation cells.
• Support system integration, FAT/SAT, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Define scope, troubleshoot issues, and ensure successful system performance.

Skills

Robotic welding experience

Robotic palletizing experience

Proficiency in SolidWorks

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Programming in C++

Programming in Python

Experience with PLCs (programming/troubleshooting)

System commissioning experience

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PLC systems

Job description

A leading robotics solutions provider is seeking an experienced Application Engineer based in the northern suburbs of Detroit, MI. This onsite role involves designing and developing robotic automation systems for welding and palletizing applications. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience, strong proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and programming in C++ and Python. Candidates must be ready to collaborate with clients and travel 30–40%. This position promises opportunities for technical challenges and career growth.