Robotics Engineer

TekWissen ®; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their Robotics deployment team. This role is crucial for overseeing the installation and troubleshooting of robotic equipment in fulfillment centers. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in mechanical and electrical systems, coupled with excellent communication abilities for collaboration with various stakeholders. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive continuous improvement initiatives and lead projects in a dynamic environment, making a significant impact on the future of robotics in logistics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years working on mechanical, electrical, IT networked, or software systems.
• Experience with technical drawings and/or reading CAD models.

Responsibilities

• Guide installation of robotic technologies at fulfillment centers.
• Develop detailed knowledge of robotic systems and troubleshoot them.

Skills

Robotics background

Electromechanical system troubleshooting

Project Management

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Data visualization and reporting

Education

BS degree in Engineering or closely related STEM field

Tools

Tableau

Job description

This range is provided by TekWissen . Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$55.00/hr - $55.00/hr

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Location: Austin, TX 78758

Duration: 5 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Remote

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. We are a community of 50 million who think—and feel—differently about investing. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests. Since our founding in 1975, helping investors achieve their goals has been our main reason for existence. At Client, we’re built differently. Our client is investor-owned, meaning that we’re owned by our funds, which are owned by our fund shareholder clients. Therefore, your success adds to ours, so you’re surrounded by people who care about the same things. With no other parties to answer to, we make decisions—including keeping investing costs as low as possible—with your needs in mind. Because of our unique structure, your goals align with our goals.

Job Description:

• The Systems Engineer plays a crucial role in the Robotics deployment team.
• They oversee the installation, troubleshooting, integration, and commissioning of Robotics equipment in new and existing fulfillment centers (FCs).
• This field engineering-based position demands strong technical skills for deploying robotic equipment, including working with mechanical systems, electrical, configuring networking, and coordinating software systems.
• The ideal candidate will have experience with complex electro-mechanical and network systems.
• They should also demonstrate leadership in the installation, maintenance, upgrade, or troubleshooting of these systems.
• Systems Engineers would own a project by themselves to provide technical oversight on the installation of both third party and designed robotics equipment.
• These deployments require extensive collaboration with various stakeholders, including third-party installers, contracted engineers, construction, hardware, software, IT, and other partner teams. Strong communication skills are essential for interacting with both internal and external partners and customers.
• As an client member, the candidate must demonstrate independent initiative to identify and solve problems in real time during deployments.
• They will also drive continuous improvement initiatives to avoid recurrence.
• This systems engineer position is a leadership role within the onsite deployment teams.
• Candidates should have a proven track record of successfully leading work scopes and making effective decisions
• Systems engineers will be deploying the robotic systems in various phases of a product life cycle.
• When supporting new products, the candidate is required to lead the development of process documentation and modifying the existing processes. Strong technical understanding, love for field work, and a keen interest in diving deep into the understanding of the robotics systems are key attributes for this role.
• As an client member, the ability to recognize process gaps and take ownership in developing solutions are important.

Critical Skills:

• Proficiency in reading, developing technical documentation, and writing process instructions
• Experience handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced, field-based construction or warehouse environment
• Must be proficient in standard office software tools and processes
• Expertise in robotics, complex electro-mechanical systems, and networked engineering, including knowledge of robotic components and software
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently, while reporting to leadership.
• Excellent communication skills for customer-facing interactions and data reporting on project status and technology deployments
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to capture lessons learned, conduct retrospective reviews, and drive continuous improvement projects
• Capability to function independently, manage a team of 1-5 engineers and related trades during deployments
• Proficiency in integrated schedule management to coordinate with different teams both within and outside of Robotics
• Ability to oversee and resolve escalations during robotics deployment including quality hand-off, live order testing, site acceptance testing, operational readiness testing, monitoring system performance, etc.
• Responsible for delivering projects by owning key performance indicators related to on-time delivery, cost, quality, safety, and sustainability
• Understanding of data collection, reporting processes, and ability to make data-driven decisions.

Key job responsibilities

• Support and guide installation of robotic technologies at fulfillment centers.
• The Systems Engineer develops detailed knowledge of the operation of robotic systems and guides installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of these systems both on site and remotely.
• The scopes vary significantly in length and include heavy travel to both live warehouses and new construction sites.
• The Systems Engineer will generate and implement continuous improvement ideas around their work-scopes and lead teams of other engineers on projects.
• The Robotics Deployment Engineering team consists of the field deployment teams for robotic warehouse systems.
• The teams travel frequently and work across overlapping projects to complete their deployment scopes and continuously improve our processes

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BS degree in Engineering or closely related STEM field.
• 3+ years working on mechanical, electrical, IT networked, or software systems.
• 2+ years experience with technical drawings and/or reading CAD models to resolve on-site clash issues using 3D clash detection reports.
• 2+ years working a field setting including construction, manufacturing, or warehouse environment
• 1+ year experience with troubleshooting robotics systems or other complex mechanical-electrical or networked systems to resolve escalations including quality hand-off, live order testing, site acceptance testing, operational readiness testing, monitoring system performance, etc.
• 1+ year experience with business intelligence and data visualization and reporting tools (e.g. Tableau).
• STRONG PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS, AS WELL AS STRONG COMMUNICATION SKILLS ARE NEEDED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Practical understanding of network fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, routing, switching, HTTP)
• Experience in a role with a minimum 50% travel.
• Ability to demonstrate past use of data to drive decision making processes
• Familiarity with LEAN or Six Sigma. Certifications are a plus.
• Ability to take independent initiative when presented with a business need.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bias for action, Earns trust, Invent and simplify, Dive deep, Learn and be curious, insist on the highest standards, customer obsession

Top 3 must-have hard skills

• Robotics background; Electromechanically system Trouble Shooting
• Project Management Experience

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Engineering

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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