Robotics Engineer

SPECTRAFORCE; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SPECTRAFORCE in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Robotics Automation Engineer (Research and Early Development) to apply design principles to complex systems, prototype solutions, and test performance against project goals in an onsite setting. The role involves conducting simulations, writing proofs of concept, and developing hardware and software for robotic automation in pathology lab applications.

You will collaborate with a cross‑functional team in an agile environment and communicate results to

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of robotic/mechatronic engineering and motion control.
• Hands-on assembly and robotics/automation systems experience.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks) preferred.
• Experience with electronic control (PID, PLC) and industrial protocols.

Responsibilities

• Research projects: apply advanced engineering to automation and integration.
• Define components, products or processes for pathology lab applications.
• Create prototype hardware/software to meet goals and test hypotheses.
• Design, build and test prototypes; present results to diverse audiences.
• Work in cross-functional agile technical team on project planning.

Skills

Robot engineering

Motion control

Sensing and coordinates

Robotics/automation systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

MS degree in related discipline

PhD in related discipline

Tools

ABB RobotStudio

SolidWorks

Job description

Position Title: Robotics Automation Engineer (Research and Early Development)

Work Location: Tucson, AZ

Assignment Duration: 12 Months

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Summary:

Applies diversified knowledge of design principles, practices and implementation in complex systems and assignments.

General responsibilities include concept generation, prototyping, detailed design and testing to assess performance against project objectives.

This is an onsite position for a Robotics Automation Engineer (Research and Early Development).

Key Responsibilities:

• Applies advanced engineering knowledge to research projects, typically related to process automation and integration.
• Participates in defining new components, products or processes, typically for pathology lab applications.
• Creates potentially patentable components for systems, or processes.
• Receives general direction and exercises considerable discretion as to work details.
• Performs simulations, analyses and experiments to test hypotheses related to project outcomes.
• Designs, builds and tests prototype hardware and software systems to achieve defined goals.
• Prepares and delivers presentations of project results to others; presents data to diverse audiences.
• Participates in project planning as part of a cross functional agile technical team.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualification & Experience:

• Required: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a directly related discipline + 8y experience,
• - OR MS degree in directly related discipline + 4 years of related experience required;
• - OR PhD degree in directly related discipline + 2 years of related experience required.
• Expert knowledge of principles and concepts of robotic/mechatronic engineering, motion control, sensing and coordinate systems.
• Creative, independent thinker, able to work in a research setting.
• Strong problem solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of hands-on assembly and of robotics/automation systems.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical and software prototyping.
• Experience with robot software (preferably ABB RobotStudio).
• Experience with motion control systems (stepper, servo control, encoders, feedback).
• Experience with machine vision for object detection and/or robot guidance.
• Experience with CAD software preferred (preferably SolidWorks).
• Experience of the diagnostic industry / pathology lab is beneficial, but not required.
• Experience with electronic control (PID control, PLC, industrial control.)
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (profibus, ethercat, profinet, rs-485, etc.)
• Preferred: experience with industrial networks (switch, fortinet, routers, TCP/IP)
• Preferred: experience with robotic calibration thru machine vision (fiducials, AruCO tags, April tags, etc)

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