Robotics Engineer

Global Edge Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Edge Group is seeking a Robotics Engineer - Bilingual Chinese for an opportunity in the Oil & Gas industry. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing robotic automation systems used in energy equipment manufacturing.

You will develop robot programs, troubleshoot production issues, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in robotics or related field and 3–7 years of industrial robotics experience, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 3 to 7 years of industrial robotics experience.
• Experience with industrial robot programming, PLC integration, industrial networking, and manufacturing support.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Must be fluent in Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, test, and commission industrial robotic systems.
• Develop robot programs using FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa/Motoman, or Universal Robots.
• Configure EOAT, vision systems, sensors, and peripheral equipment.
• Optimize robot cycle times and troubleshoot robotic systems.
• Collaborate with Controls Engineers to integrate robots with PLCs, HMIs, conveyors, and safety systems.
• Provide production support, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement; manage small-to-medium automation projects and coordinate suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Chinese language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics or related field

Tools

FANUC

ABB

KUKA

Yaskawa/Motoman

Universal Robots

Job description

Global Edge is an international staffing firm connecting projects worldwide with the industry’s most talented project professionals. We work with high level technical and commercial personnel across multiple industries including Oil and Gas, Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure, Automotive and Motorsports, IT, Marine, Mining, and more. With offices strategically located worldwide, Global Edge is known for the highest level of delivery for our clients and contractors.

Position Overview

Our team is currently looking for a Robotics Engineer - Bilingual Chinese for one of our clients in the Oil & Gas Industry.

The Robotics Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and supporting robotic automation systems used in the manufacturing of energy equipment and components. This role combines hands‑on engineering with cross‑functional collaboration to improve safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency. The Robotics Engineer develops robotic applications, troubleshoots production issues, supports new product introductions, and drives continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

• Design, program, test, and commission industrial robotic systems
• Develop robot programs using FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa/Motoman, or Universal Robots
• Configure EOAT, vision systems, sensors, and peripheral equipment
• Optimize robot cycle times and troubleshoot robotic systems
• Collaborate with Controls Engineers to integrate robots with PLCs, HMIs, conveyors, and safety systems
• Provide production support, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement Manage small-to-medium automation projects and coordinate suppliers.

Qualifications (Education, Experience, & Skills)

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 3 to 7 years of industrial robotics experience.
• Experience with industrial robot programming, PLC integration, industrial networking, and manufacturing support.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Must be fluent in Chinese

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience in energy equipment or heavy manufacturing.
• Robotic welding, machine vision, collaborative robots, offline simulation software.
• SprutCAM
• Python or C# experience.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.

Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Group, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.