Robotics Automation Engineer (Research and Early Development)

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Oro Valley, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC is seeking a Robotics Automation Engineer for Research and Early Development in Tucson, AZ. The role focuses on prototyping, integrating motion control and robotics systems, and leveraging machine vision for calibration.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in robotic/mechatronic engineering, hands-on prototyping, and experience with ABB RobotStudio and CAD tools. Join an agile research team and contribute to innovative projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in robotics, mechatronics, or a closely related field.
• 8+ years of related experience required; MS +4 years; PhD +2 years.
• Hands‑on experience with robotics/automation systems and prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Applies advanced engineering knowledge to research projects in process automation and integration.
• Participates in defining new components, products or processes for pathology lab applications.
• Creates potentially patentable components for systems or processes.
• Performs simulations, analyses and experiments to test hypotheses.
• Designs, builds and tests prototype hardware and software systems to achieve goals.
• Prepares and delivers presentations of project results to diverse audiences.
• Participates in project planning as part of a cross functional agile technical team.

Skills

Robotics/Mechatronics

Motion control

Machine vision

Prototyping

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

MS degree in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

ABB RobotStudio

SolidWorks

PLC programming

Python/MATLAB

Job description

Title: Robotics Automation Engineer (Research and Early Development)

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor in Engineering (Robotic's Preferred)

The Opportunity

Note: Previous final interview reject reason: we are looking for, primarily in prototyping integrating motion control and robotics systems, use of machine vision for calibration, and general robotics/physical AI.

Summary/Overview

Applies diversified knowledge of design principles, practices and implementation in complex systems and assignments. General responsibilities include concept generation, prototyping, detailed design and testing to assess performance against project objectives. Works as part of an agile research engineering team, making independent decisions and exercising technical judgment to achieve generally defined project goals. Iterates designs based on feedback and user testing.

Responsibility Statements

• 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 lab applications.
• Creates potentially patentable components for systems, or processes.
• Receives general direction and exercises considerable discretion as to 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 to others; presents data to diverse audiences.
• Participates in project planning as part of a cross functional agile technical team.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications / Work Experience

• Required: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a directly related discipline + 8y experience, OR
• MS degree in directly related discipline + 4 years of related experience required; OR
• PhD degree in directly related discipline + 2 years of related experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Expert knowledge of principles and concepts of robotic/mechatronic engineering, motion control, sensing and coordinate systems.
• Creative, independent thinker, able to work in a research setting.
• Strong problem solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of hands‑on assembly and of robotics/automation systems.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical and software prototyping.
• Experience with robot software (preferably ABB RobotStudio).
• Experience with motion control systems (stepper, servo control, encoders, feedback).
• Experience with machine vision for object detection and/or robot guidance.
• Experience with CAD software preferred (preferably SolidWorks).
• Experience of the diagnostic industry / pathology lab is beneficial, but not required.
• Experience with electronic control (PID control, PLC, industrial control.)
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (profibus, ethercat, profinet, rs-485, etc.)
• Preferred: experience with industrial networks (switch, fortinet, routers, TCP/IP)
• Preferred: experience with robotic calibration thru machine vision (fiducials, AruCO tags, April tags, etc)

Specific Licenses, Certificates, or other credentials

None.

Travel Requirements

• None. Position is onsite in Tucson.