Robotics Engineer

Intellectt Inc; Vonore (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellectt Inc is seeking an experienced Robotics Engineer for a Tennessee-based manufacturing environment, with strong expertise in Yaskawa robot programming, MotoSim simulation, robotic workcells, and automated systems.

The ideal candidate will program and optimize 6-axis robots, perform reach and payload analysis, integrate EOAT, and support safety systems while collaborating on commissioning and production launches.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of hands-on experience in industrial robotics and automation.
• Proficiency in online Yaskawa robot programming.
• MotoSim experience is mandatory.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting 6-axis robots.
• Strong knowledge of robot kinematics, reachability, payload calculations, and motion optimization.
• Experience with Cognex and/or Keyence vision systems.
• Familiarity with ANSI/RIA R15.06, ISO 10218 safety standards and risk assessments.
• Experience with robotic safety systems and automation workcells.
• EOAT integration with mechanical engineering background.
• Waterjet cutting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, debug, and optimize online programs for Yaskawa 6-axis robots.
• Use MotoSim for robot simulation, reachability studies, collision detection, and cycle-time optimization.
• Perform robot reach and payload analysis, considering tooling weight, center of gravity, and moment of inertia.
• Optimize robot paths, motion profiles, and robotic control logic.
• Support the integration of robotic workcells, automation equipment, and EOAT.
• Integrate and troubleshoot vision systems such as Cognex and Keyence.
• Troubleshoot robot programming, motion, communication, and automation issues during commissioning and production.
• Perform robotic safety and risk assessments in accordance with ANSI/RIA R15.06 and ISO 10218.
• Support safety system integration, including safety PLCs, light curtains, interlocks, E‑stops, and fail-safe mechanisms.
• Support commissioning, testing, validation, and production launch activities.

Skills

Yaskawa programming

MotoSim

6-axis robots

Robot kinematics

Vision systems Cognex/Keyence

Safety standards ANSI/RIA ISO 10218

EOAT integration

Waterjet experience

Robotics experience

Robotics safety systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Automation Engineering, or related field

Job description

Description: Our client is seeking an experienced Robotics Engineer with strong expertise in Yaskawa robot programming, MotoSim simulation, robotic workcells, and industrial automation. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience programming and optimizing 6‑axis robots, performing reach and payload analysis, and supporting robotic automation systems in a manufacturing environment. Experience with waterjet cutting applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, debug, and optimize online programs for Yaskawa 6-axis robots.
• Use MotoSim for robot simulation, reachability studies, collision detection, and cycle‑time optimization.
• Perform robot reach and payload analysis, considering tooling weight, center of gravity, and moment of inertia.
• Optimize robot paths, motion profiles, and robotic control logic.
• Support the integration of robotic workcells, automation equipment, and EOAT.
• Integrate and troubleshoot vision systems such as Cognex and Keyence.
• Troubleshoot robot programming, motion, communication, and automation issues during commissioning and production.
• Perform robotic safety and risk assessments in accordance with ANSI/RIA R15.06 and ISO 10218.
• Support safety system integration, including safety PLCs, light curtains, interlocks, E‑stops, and fail‑safe mechanisms.
• Support commissioning, testing, validation, and production launch activities.

Required Skills

• 5–7 years of experience in industrial robotics and automation.
• Strong hands‑on experience with online programming of Yaskawa robots.
• Mandatory experience with MotoSim.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting 6‑axis industrial robots.
• Strong knowledge of robot kinematics, reachability, payload calculations, and motion optimization.
• Experience with Cognex and/or Keyence vision systems.
• Knowledge of ANSI/RIA R15.06, ISO 10218, and robotic risk assessments.
• Experience with robotic safety systems and automation workcells.
• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge and experience with EOAT integration.
• Waterjet cutting experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Automation Engineering, or a related field.