Robotics Automation Engineer for Smart Manufacturing

MP Materials; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials seeks a Robotics Engineer to join the Magnetics team in Fort Worth, TX, to help build our automation-driven manufacturing capabilities. You will work with equipment vendors and MP manufacturing teams to deliver safe, reliable automation, focusing on reducing repetitive tasks and improving product quality.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, collaboration with automation vendors, and the design of robotic cells and software to control systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years demonstrated experience as a robotics engineer or similar role in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Well-versed in computer science, applied physics, and mechanics.
• Basic programming knowledge in C++, Python, or other similar languages.
• Excellent knowledge of CAD/CAM software including generation to 2D manufacturing drawings.
• FANUC, integration with Allen Bradley, ABB, Siemens.
• Experience with basic shop tools, hardware, and mechatronic components.
• Knowledge of cost, efficiency, and productivity optimization methods.
• Ability to develop and evaluate integrated systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to determine the parameters of a robotic application.
• Design, implement, and deploy robotic cells, systems, and components.
• Advise Physical Design Engineering team on optimal robotic application layout and gripper design.
• Develop and implement software that will control robots.
• Create prototypes and work on necessary components (e.g. microprocessors).
• Develop cost-effective and efficient processes to produce the machines.
• Perform rigorous system tests and quality control.
• Apply machine learning techniques.
• Create complete documentation for robotic systems.
• Train operations, engineering, and maintenance teams on use and integration.
• Monitor the use of robotic systems and optimize their functionality.
• Troubleshoot defects in the robot design.
• Implement cutting-edge approaches to developing smart solutions to existing problems.
• Keep abreast of advancements in robotics and relevant fields of engineering.

Skills

Robotics engineering

CAD/CAM

C++

Python

Industrial automation

Robotics integration

Education

BS in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Industrial control systems (PLC/SCADA)

Job description

MP Materials seeks a Robotics Engineer to join the Magnetics team in Fort Worth, TX, to help build our automation-driven manufacturing capabilities. You will work with equipment vendors and MP manufacturing teams to deliver safe, reliable automation, focusing on reducing repetitive tasks and improving product quality.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, collaboration with automation vendors, and the design of robotic cells and software to control systems.