Robotics Automation Lead: Cobots & AMRs

Keysight Technologies SAles Spain SL.; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies seeks a Robotics Engineering Lead to own automation of targeted manufacturing processes from concept to production, integrating cobots and AMRs to improve throughput and quality on the factory floor.

You will select technologies, program and commission systems, and mentor engineers while actively contributing on technical tasks and safety reviews. This role is a high-impact, hands-on leadership position located in Santa Rosa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Master or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years in industrial automation or robotics in live manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience programming and integrating cobots and end-effectors, grippers, and vision.
• Experience with AMRs and material-handling automation on a factory floor.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and mentor others while staying hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize processes for automation and build a business and technical case for each.
• Design, program, integrate, and commission cobots for assembly, material handling, and testing.
• Deploy AMRs for material movement, route planning, and fleet coordination.
• Own end-to-end delivery from requirements to FAT/SAT and production hand-off.
• Integrate robots with sensors, vision, and end-effectors with existing lines.
• Mentor engineers, technicians, and operators; set standards and review designs.
• Evaluate vendors, run pilots, and scale proven technologies.
• Collaborate with safety to ensure deployments meet safety standards.
• Develop documentation, run-books, and training for production teams.

Skills

Robotics

Programming

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in CS/Robotics/EE/Mech

Tools

ROS/ROS 2

Robot simulation

CAD (Creo/SolidWorks/AutoCAD)

Job description

Keysight Technologies seeks a Robotics Engineering Lead to own automation of targeted manufacturing processes from concept to production, integrating cobots and AMRs to improve throughput and quality on the factory floor.

You will select technologies, program and commission systems, and mentor engineers while actively contributing on technical tasks and safety reviews. This role is a high-impact, hands-on leadership position located in Santa Rosa.