Robotics Automation Engineer (Research and Early Development)

Spectraforce Technologies; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies seeks a Robotics Automation Engineer (Research and Early Development) to join our onsite team in Tucson, AZ. The role focuses on concept generation, prototyping, and testing of complex automation systems for pathology lab applications, with emphasis on cross-functional collaboration in an agile setting.

Ideal candidates hold a related degree with substantial experience and have hands-on robotics/automation experience, including ABB RobotStudio and SolidWorks, enabling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a directly related discipline plus 8y experience
• MS degree in directly related discipline with 4 years of related experience
• PhD degree in directly related discipline with 2 years of related experience
• Expert knowledge of robotic/mechatronic engineering, motion control, sensing and coordinate systems
• Hands-on assembly and robotics/automation systems experience
• Experience with robot software (ABB RobotStudio) and CAD software (SolidWorks)

Responsibilities

• Applies advanced engineering knowledge to research projects related to process automation and integration
• Participates in defining new components, products or processes for pathology lab applications
• Creates potentially patentable components for systems or processes
• Receives general direction and exercises discretion as to work details
• Performs simulations, analyses and experiments to test hypotheses
• Designs, builds and tests prototype hardware and software 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
• Other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Creative thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Hands-on prototyping

Robotics/automation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related discipline

MS degree in related discipline

PhD in related discipline

Tools

ABB RobotStudio

SolidWorks

PLC

EtherCAT

Machine vision

Job description

Position Title: Robotics Automation Engineer (Research and Early Development)

Work Location: Tucson, AZ

Assignment Duration: 12 Months

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Summary

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.

Background & Context

This is an onsite position for a Robotics Automation Engineer (Research and Early Development).

Key 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 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.

Qualification & 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.
• 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)

Working Conditions & Physical Demands (If Applicable)

None specified beyond onsite requirement.