Robotics Automation Engineer - Prototyping & Vision

Sharp Decisions; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Decisions in Tucson, AZ, seeks a Robotics Automation Engineer for Research and Early Development to advance prototype robotics systems onsite. You will lead design iterations, prototyping, and testing to meet project goals in an agile environment.

The role emphasizes integrating motion control and machine vision for calibration and robot guidance, with hands-on experience in robotics/automation and CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a directly related discipline plus 8 years of relevant experience
• Master's degree in a directly related discipline plus 4 years of related experience
• PhD in a directly related discipline plus 2 years of related experience

Responsibilities

• Applies advanced engineering knowledge to research projects, typically related to process automation and integration.
• Participates in defining new components, products, or processes, typically for pathology laboratory applications.
• Creates potentially patentable components, systems, or processes.
• Receives general direction and exercises considerable discretion regarding work details.
• Performs simulations, analyses, and experiments to test hypotheses related to project outcomes.
• Designs, builds, and tests prototype hardware and software systems to achieve defined goals.
• Prepares and delivers presentations of project results and presents data to diverse audiences.
• Participates in project planning as part of a cross-functional agile technical team.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Robotics engineering

Motion control

Machine vision

Sensing and coordinate systems

CAD/SolidWorks

Prototyping hardware/software

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Master's degree in a related discipline

PhD in a related discipline

Tools

ABB RobotStudio

SolidWorks

PID control tools

EtherCAT/Profinet tools

Job description

Sharp Decisions in Tucson, AZ, seeks a Robotics Automation Engineer for Research and Early Development to advance prototype robotics systems onsite. You will lead design iterations, prototyping, and testing to meet project goals in an agile environment.

The role emphasizes integrating motion control and machine vision for calibration and robot guidance, with hands-on experience in robotics/automation and CAD tools.