Robotics Engineer & Automation Programmer

Sapience Automation; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapience Automation in Charleston, SC is seeking a Process Engineer / Robot Programmer to design, develop, and implement robotic systems across automotive, medical, aviation, and other industries. You will lead programming, simulation, and integration efforts to deliver reliable automation solutions.

You will collaborate with engineering and sales teams, validate system layouts, test programs on-site, and provide training and support to customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in robotics, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in robot programming languages.
• Experience with robot simulation software.
• Understanding of 3D CAD tools.
• Familiarity with PLCs and control systems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize robot programs for material handling, assembly, painting, packaging.
• Use simulation software to test programs before deployment.
• Lead process engineering during tooling and system design.
• Validate layouts and cycle times with simulations.
• Collaborate with Application Engineering and Sales to design robot systems.
• Coordinate multiple programmers and support FAT/testing on-site.

Skills

Robot programming languages

Robot simulation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD tools

PLC / control systems

Job description

Sapience Automation in Charleston, SC is seeking a Process Engineer / Robot Programmer to design, develop, and implement robotic systems across automotive, medical, aviation, and other industries. You will lead programming, simulation, and integration efforts to deliver reliable automation solutions.

You will collaborate with engineering and sales teams, validate system layouts, test programs on-site, and provide training and support to customers.