Robotics Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Decatur, IL is seeking a Robotics Controls Engineer (Robotics Online Programmer) to support manufacturing and automation operations on site.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with physical robot design, control logic, reachability analysis, and industrial robotics, with the ability to collaborate across engineering teams and ensure safe, reliable production processes.

Qualifications

• 5–9 years robotics/automation experience preferred.
• Hands-on robotics and robot programming knowledge.
• Understanding of robot reachability and work envelopes.
• Experience with robot control logic and integration.
• Familiarity with ASME standards and safety requirements.
• Onsite manufacturing environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and optimize robot control logic for manufacturing.
• Perform reachability analyses for safe operation.
• Support design and integration of robotic systems within manufacturing environments.
• Program and troubleshoot industrial robots and automation equipment.
• Analyze robot paths, tooling, and production processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Troubleshoot equipment and resolve production issues.
• Support installation, commissioning, testing, and optimization of robotic systems.
• Ensure designs comply with ASME and industry standards.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and records.
• Participate in continuous improvement for safety, quality, cycle time.

Skills

Robotics experience

Robot programming

Reachability studies

ASME standards

Onsite manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Job description

Job Title: Robotics Controls Engineer (Robotics Online Programmer)

Location: Decatur, IL — Onsite

Full Time

Experience: 5–9 years preferred

Start: ASAP

Job Summary

We are seeking a Robotics Online Programmer to support robotic manufacturing and automation operations at Decatur, Illinois facility. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience with physical robot design, control logic, robot reachability, and industrial robotics, with the ability to support onsite manufacturing and production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and optimize robot control logic for manufacturing applications.
• Perform robot reachability and accessibility analysis to ensure efficient and safe robot operation.
• Support the physical design and integration of robotic systems within manufacturing environments.
• Program and troubleshoot industrial robotic systems and associated automation equipment.
• Analyze robot paths, tooling, work envelopes, and production processes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, controls, mechanical, electrical, and engineering teams.
• Troubleshoot robotic equipment and resolve production-related issues.
• Support installation, commissioning, testing, and optimization of robotic systems.
• Ensure robotic designs and applications comply with applicable ASME and industry standards.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, programming changes, and engineering records.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to improve safety, quality, cycle time, and equipment reliability.

Required Qualifications

• 5–9 years of relevant robotics/automation experience preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with industrial robotics and robot programming.
• Strong understanding of robot reachability/reach studies and work envelopes.
• Experience developing or modifying robot control logic.
• Knowledge of physical robot/system design and integration.
• Understanding of ASME standards and manufacturing safety requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully onsite manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Robotics simulation/programming software.
• Robot offline/online programming.
• Manufacturing automation and .
• Experience with automotive/heavy equipment/manufacturing environments.