Robotics Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Delavan (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Wisconsin seeks a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to bridge physical design and complex control logic within automated cells. You will lead the mechanical design of custom automation cells, perform robot reachability and payload analyses, and ensure safety compliance per ANSI/RIA and ISO standards.

Expertise in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, PLC/HMI, and vision systems is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• FE certification (Fundamentals of Engineering).
• Proficiency in SolidWorks 2020 and AutoCAD with GD&T knowledge.
• Experience in Powertrain Fixture Design and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced PLC/HMI programming and electrical schematic design knowledge.
• Robotics exposure with 6-axis robots and vision platforms.
• Familiarity with ISO 13849 / ANSI B11.19 safety standards and risk assessment methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of automation cells and EOAT using SolidWorks.
• Perform robot reachability studies and payload analysis to validate performance.
• Conduct safety analyses per ANSI/RIA R15.06 and ISO standards; specify safety systems.
• Design and program robot workcells; optimize motion profiles.
• Develop PLC programs and HMI interfaces; interpret electrical schematics.
• Program and calibrate machine vision systems for inspection and guidance.
• Apply Lean principles to eliminate waste and maximize throughput in automated lines.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

Programming

System analysis

Robot motion control

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

FE certification

Tools

SolidWorks 2020

AutoCAD

PLC/HMI programming

Cognex

Keyence

Electrical schematic design

Job description

• Strong background in mechanical engineering principles combined with elite-level programming and system analysis capabilities to bridge the gap between physical design and complex control logic.
• System Design & Analysis: Lead the mechanical design of custom automation cells and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) using SolidWorks, ensuring adherence to ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Feasibility & Validation: Conduct rigorous Robot Reachability studies and Payload Analysis (accounting for joint torque, center of gravity, and moment of inertia) to validate system performance before physical execution.
• Safety & Compliance: Perform comprehensive Risk Assessments and Safety Analyses in accordance with ANSI/RIA R15.06 and ISO 10218. Integrate safety PLCs, light curtains, and fail-safe mechanisms to ensure a zero-harm environment.
• Robotics & Programming: Design and program complex robotic workcells. Act as the subject matter expert for high-level robot logic and motion profile optimization.
• Control Systems: Develop robust PLC programs (utilizing both Digital and Analog I/O) and intuitive HMI interfaces.
• Electrical Engineering: Create, interpret, and troubleshoot detailed electrical schematics and industrial prints.
• Vision Integration: Program and calibrate advanced Machine Vision systems for high-precision inspection, part location, and robotic guidance.
• Lean Manufacturing: Apply Lean principles (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping) to eliminate waste and maximize throughput in automated lines.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering field.
• Certification: Successfully passed the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam.
• Mechanical Expertise: Strong proficiency in SolidWorks 2020 and AutoCAD, with a solid understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) principles.
• Experienced in Powertrain Fixture Design, with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Controls & Electrical: Advanced knowledge of PLC/HMI programming and electrical schematic design.
• Robotics & Vision: Expert-level experience in programming 6-axis robots (e.g., Fanuc, ABB, Kuka) and integrated vision platforms (e.g., Cognex, Keyence).
• Safety Standards: Demonstrated experience with ISO 13849 or ANSI B11.19 safety standards and risk assessment methodologies.