Robotics Engineer

Bright IA _ Intelligent Automation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright IA – Intelligent Automation in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Robotics Engineer to lead robot integration from layout through commissioning and customer handoff. This on-site role requires hands-on experience with FANUC systems and automated cell development.

You will work with vision systems, conveyors, and PLCs, travel to regional client sites, and contribute to safe, efficient production lines. U.S. citizenship is required for ITAR-controlled work.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on industrial robotics integration experience.
• FANUC programming and commissioning (TP / KAREL, RoboGuide) required.
• Working experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC integration required.
• Understanding of robot safety standards and DCS configuration.
• Comfortable on the plant floor and traveling to client sites.
• U.S. Citizen required for ITAR-controlled and government-related work.

Responsibilities

• Program, integrate, and commission FANUC robotic work cells (handling, welding, palletizing, inspection).
• Build and simulate cells in RoboGuide; design EOAT and tooling interfaces.
• Configure robot safety (DCS / Safe I/O) and integrate with Allen-Bradley PLC controls.
• Interface robots with vision systems, conveyors, and line equipment.
• Commission on-site, optimize cycle times, and support customer startup.
• Document programs, I/O, and safety configurations.

Skills

Robotics integration

FANUC programming

Allen-Bradley PLC

Robot safety

Travel to client sites

U.S. citizen

Tools

RoboGuide

SolidWorks

EtherNet/IP / EtherCAT

Job description

Job Description

2. Robotics Engineer

Job Title: Robotics Engineer Company: Bright IA – Intelligent Automation Location: Fort Worth, TX (on-site + regional client sites) Type: Full-time

About Us Bright IA is a controls and robotics system integrator and machine builder serving the manufacturing industry across DFW and the Southwest U.S. We're a FANUC Authorized System Integrator, KUKA Partner, Lincoln Electric Authorized Robotic Integrator, and ABB integrator. We design and build robotic work cells for welding, palletizing, material handling, assembly, and inspection.

The Role We're looking for a Robotics Engineer who lives and breathes robot integration — someone who can take a cell from layout and simulation through programming, commissioning, and customer handoff.

Responsibilities

• Program, integrate, and commission FANUC robotic work cells (handling, welding, palletizing, inspection)


• Build and simulate cells in RoboGuide; design EOAT and tooling interfaces


• Configure robot safety (DCS / Safe I/O) and integrate with Allen-Bradley PLC controls


• Interface robots with vision systems, conveyors, and line equipment


• Commission on-site, optimize cycle times, and support customer startup


• Document programs, I/O, and safety configurations

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands‑on industrial robotics integration experience


• Strong FANUC programming and commissioning (TP / KAREL, RoboGuide) — required


• Working experience with Allen‑Bradley / Rockwell PLC integration — required


• Understanding of robot safety standards and DCS configuration


• Comfortable on the plant floor and traveling to client sites


• Must be a U.S. Citizen (required for ITAR-controlled and government‑related work)

Preferred

• KUKA, ABB, or collaborative robot (CRX) experience


• Robotic welding (Lincoln Electric, Miller) or vision‑guided robotics


• EOAT/fixture design (SolidWorks), EtherCAT/EtherNet/IP, functional safety

What We Offer High‑impact robotics projects with leading OEM platforms, a skilled and motivated team, and a culture built on integrity, precision, and getting it done.