Robotics Automation Engineer

Tailored Management; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Tailored Management seeks a Robotics Automation Engineer in Tucson, AZ, to join a research and early development team focused on robotics, automation, motion control, machine vision, and physical AI. You will prototype, test, and integrate hardware and software solutions in a hands-on role.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with robotic and motion-control systems, and work within a cross-functional Agile research engineering team to advance pathology laboratory applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with robotics focus.
• Hands-on experience prototyping and integrating robotic systems.
• Knowledge of motion control, machine vision, and sensing.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop automated robotic systems for lab settings.
• Design, assemble, and test robotics prototypes and subsystems.
• Implement motion-control, calibration, and robot guidance.
• Apply machine vision for object detection and positioning.
• Collaborate in an Agile cross-functional research team.

Skills

Robotics principles

Motion control

Machine vision

Prototype testing

Robotics integration

Software prototyping

Hardware prototyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ABB RobotStudio

SolidWorks

PLC programming

Job description

Contract Duration: 12 Months — Potential Extension or Full-Time Conversion

Pay Rate: $55–$65/hour (W2)

Benefits: Weekly Pay, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Robotics Automation Engineer to join a research and early development engineering team focused on robotics, automation, motion control, machine vision, and physical AI.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience prototyping and integrating robotic and motion-control systems, with the ability to develop, test, and iterate both hardware and software solutions.

Key focus areas for this role include:

• Robotics and automation system integration
• Motion control and robotic prototyping
• Machine vision for calibration, object detection, and robot guidance
• Mechanical, electrical, and software prototyping
• Robotics/physical AI applications
• Hands‑on development and testing of prototype systems

Key Responsibilities

• Apply advanced engineering knowledge to research and early development projects involving process automation and robotic system integration.
• Generate concepts and develop, assemble, and test robotics and automation prototypes.
• Design and integrate mechanical, electrical, and software components into functional prototype systems.
• Develop and implement motion-control systems, including stepper motors, servo motors, encoders, and feedback systems.
• Apply machine vision technologies for object detection, robot guidance, calibration, and positioning.
• Conduct simulations, analyses, experiments, and testing to evaluate design concepts and project hypotheses.
• Troubleshoot and iterate prototype designs based on testing, performance results, user feedback, and project requirements.
• Participate in the development of new components, products, and processes, particularly for pathology laboratory applications.
• Contribute to potentially patentable components, systems, processes, or technical solutions.
• Work independently under general direction while exercising sound technical judgment.
• Participate in project planning and execution as part of a cross-functional Agile research engineering team.
• Prepare and present project results, technical findings, and data to diverse audiences.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a directly related discipline; Robotics preferred.
• Candidates must meet one of the following experience requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree + 8 years of related experience, OR
• Master’s degree + 4 years of related experience, OR
• PhD + 2 years of related experience.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of robotics/mechatronics engineering principles, motion control, sensing, and coordinate systems.
• Hands‑on experience assembling, integrating, and testing robotics or automation systems.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, and software prototyping.
• Experience with robot programming/software; ABB RobotStudio preferred.
• Experience with motion-control systems, including:
• Servo motors
• Encoders
• Feedback systems
• Experience using machine vision for:
• Robot guidance
• Calibration
• Experience with electronic control systems, including PID control, PLCs, or industrial controls.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as:
• PROFIBUS
• EtherCAT
• PROFINET
• RS-485
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently in a research and development environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Creative and analytical mindset with the ability to learn and iterate quickly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robotic calibration using machine vision, including:
• Fiducial markers
• AprilTags
• Experience with CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Experience with industrial networking, including:
• Network switches
• Fortinet
• Routers
• TCP/IP
• Experience in the diagnostic, medical device, or pathology laboratory industry.