Robotics Automation Engineer (Research and Early Development)

Planet Pharma; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 114,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a highly skilled engineer to apply diversified knowledge of design principles and implementation in complex robotic and automation systems. You will work within an agile research engineering team to generate concepts, prototype and test against project goals.

Responsibilities include simulations, data analysis, building prototype hardware/software, and presenting results to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with years of related experience as specified.
• Hands-on experience in robotics/automation and prototyping.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Applies advanced engineering knowledge to research projects, especially in robotics/automation.
• Participates in defining components or processes for pathology lab applications.
• Designs, builds and tests prototype hardware and software systems.
• Presents project results to diverse audiences and collaborates in cross-functional teams.
• Performs simulations, analyses and experiments to validate hypotheses.

Skills

Robotics/Mechatronics

Motion control

Diagnostics & prototyping

CAD (SolidWorks)

Industrial networks TCP/IP

Collaboration & communication

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering (Robotics)

MS in a related discipline

PhD in a related discipline

Tools

ABB RobotStudio

SolidWorks

PID control/PLC

Job description

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.

The Opportunity

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.

Ideal Qualifications

Bachelor in Engineering (Robotic's Preferred) Pay ranges between 55-65/hr based on experience