Robotics Engineer

Managed Staffing; Lake Orion (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Managed Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Senior Robotics Engineer to develop, commission, optimize and support robotic automation systems across the project lifecycle, including vision systems and safety configurations.

You will lead projects, mentor junior staff, manage budgets and schedules, and travel up to 50% across North America for commissioning and launches. Requires 3–10 years in industrial robotics with hands-on commissioning experience and automotive exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred.
• Associate Degree with equivalent industry experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Configure and teach robot TCPs, User Frames, payloads, and safety configurations (DCS).
• Configure robot I/O and communications networks.
• Set up, commission, and optimize vision inspection paths.
• Integrate robot and non-robot vision systems (robot- and floor-mounted).
• Develop and validate Offline Programming (OLP) solutions.
• Create and maintain robotic simulations for reviews and optimization.
• Analyze and improve robot cycle times to maximize efficiency.
• Validate robot models and simulation accuracy.
• Lead robotics projects from concept to production launch.
• Troubleshoot robotic systems and provide technical leadership during startup and production support.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, technicians, and project team members.
• Manage robotics budgets, schedules, and WBS.

Skills

Robotics programming

Project leadership

System commissioning

Vision systems integration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Associate Degree in related engineering discipline

Tools

FANUC RoboGuide

FANUC 2D Vision

FANUC 3D Vision / 3DV

Job description

Job Description

In this role, you will be responsible for developing, commissioning, optimizing, and supporting robotic automation systems throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and teach robot Tool Center Points (TCPs), User Frames, payloads, and safety configurations, including DCS (Dual Check Safety).
• Configure robot I/O and communication networks.
• Set up, commission, and optimize vision inspection paths.
• Integrate and configure robotic and non-robotic vision systems, including both robot-mounted and floor-mounted solutions.
• Develop and validate Offline Programming (OLP) solutions for robotic applications.
• Create and maintain robotic simulations to support internal reviews, customer validations, and process optimization initiatives.
• Analyze and improve robot cycle times to maximize system efficiency and performance.
• Validate robot models and ensure accuracy of simulation environments.
• Lead robotics-related projects from concept through commissioning and production launch.
• Troubleshoot robotic systems and provide technical leadership during startup and production support activities.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, technicians, and project team members.
• Manage robotics-related budgets, schedules, and workload breakdown structures (WBS).

What You'll Bring

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• Associate Degree in an engineering discipline with equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
• Experience: 3–10 years of experience programming, integrating, and launching industrial robotic systems.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on commissioning experience, including startup from a blank controller through customer acceptance.
• Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience leading robotics projects and supporting large-scale automation launches.

Robotics Platforms

• Experience with one or more of the following robotic systems: FANUC.

Application Experience

• Material Handling
• Spot Welding
• Robot carried vision inspection
• Laser Welding
• Adhesive Dispensing
• Urethane Dispensing
• Sealer Applications
• Paint Applications

Technical Competencies

• Robot commissioning and startup
• Tool Center Points (TCPs) and User Frames
• Safety systems and DCS configuration
• Robot I/O and industrial communications
• External axis integration
• Offline programming and simulation development
• FANUC RoboGuide
• FANUC 2D Vision
• FANUC 3D Vision / 3DV
• Robotic and third-party vision system integration
• Robot process optimization and cycle time reduction
• Root cause analysis and advanced troubleshooting

Leadership Competencies

• Strong project leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to mentor and develop technical team members
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
• Experience managing technical scope, schedules, and budgets

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel approximately 35%–50% throughout North America to support customer sites, system commissioning, and project launches.