Robotics Automation Engineer - PLC & Industrial Automation

HTC Global

Michigan

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

HTC Global Services seeks a Robotics Automation Engineer to lead development, integration, and deployment of industrial robotic systems in manufacturing. The role collaborates across manufacturing engineering, controls, production, suppliers, and system integrators to deliver scalable robotic solutions with safety, quality, and cost improvements.

The qualifying candidate will have a strong background in robotics, automation, and PLC integration, with hands-on experience reading electrical,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related technical discipline.
Experience with industrial robotic systems in a manufacturing environment.
Experience programming, integrating, commissioning, or troubleshooting industrial robots.
Strong understanding of manufacturing automation and controls systems.
Experience integrating robots with PLC-controlled equipment.
Understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols.
Ability to read and interpret electrical, controls, mechanical, and automation system documentation.
Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
Strong project management and organizational capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple technical priorities and drive issues to resolution.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with manufacturing plants, engineering teams, suppliers, and system integrators.
Experience with robotics and PLC/CNC systems.

Responsibilities

Develop, integrate, standardize, and deploy industrial robotic systems supporting manufacturing operations.
Develop scalable robotic solutions focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, flexibility, and maintainability.
Work with manufacturing engineering, controls, production, suppliers, and system integrators.
Support the development of robotics standards and reusable robot templates.
Advance digital manufacturing, data integration, simulation, and Industry 4.0 capabilities.
Program, integrate, commission, and troubleshoot industrial robots.
Integrate robots with PLC-controlled equipment.
Apply knowledge of manufacturing automation and controls systems.
Work with industrial networking and communication protocols.
Read and interpret electrical, controls, mechanical, and automation system documentation.
Manage multiple technical priorities and drive issues through resolution.
Apply strong project management and organizational skills.
Work effectively with manufacturing plants, engineering teams, suppliers, and system integrators.