Robotics Automation Lead — Cobots & AMRs (Onsite)

RuShaM IT Services LLC; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RuShaM IT Services LLC is seeking a hands-on Robotics Engineering Lead to automate manufacturing processes from concept to production. You will design, program, integrate, and commission cobots and AMRs while mentoring engineers and technicians in a fast-paced production environment.

The role requires leading projects through FAT/SAT, validation, commissioning, and hand-off, with strong cross-functional collaboration and safety compliance. Onsite in Santa Rosa, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of industrial robotics/automation experience in a live manufacturing environment.
• Strong combination of software and mechanical engineering skills.
• Hands-on experience programming and integrating cobots such as Universal Robots or similar.
• Experience with AMRs and factory material-handling automation.
• Experience with robot simulation/offline programming and cobot cell design.
• Experience integrating vision, sensors, grippers, and end-effectors.
• Strong technical leadership, troubleshooting, and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize manufacturing processes suitable for automation.
• Design, program, integrate, and commission cobots for assembly, material handling, machine tending, inspection, and testing.
• Deploy and integrate AMRs for automated material movement, route planning, and workstation hand-offs.
• Own projects from requirements and simulation through FAT/SAT, validation, commissioning, and production hand-off.
• Integrate robots with vision systems, sensors, grippers, end-effectors, and factory equipment.
• Lead technical design reviews, troubleshoot systems, and mentor engineering/technical teams.
• Work with vendors on robotics/AMR solutions and partner with safety teams on risk assessments and compliance.
• Develop documentation, operating procedures, and training for production teams.

Skills

Robotics

Automation

Cobots

AMRs

Vision systems

Sensors

Programming

Leadership

Offline simulation

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Ph.D. in Robotics or related field

Tools

RobotStudio

RoboDK

CAD (Creo/SolidWorks/AutoCAD)

Job description

RuShaM IT Services LLC is seeking a hands-on Robotics Engineering Lead to automate manufacturing processes from concept to production. You will design, program, integrate, and commission cobots and AMRs while mentoring engineers and technicians in a fast-paced production environment.

The role requires leading projects through FAT/SAT, validation, commissioning, and hand-off, with strong cross-functional collaboration and safety compliance. Onsite in Santa Rosa, CA.