Robotics Engineer (Engineer / Senior)

Deterrence Defense, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Deterrence Defense, Inc. in the Dallas area seeks an experienced Robotics Engineer to design, program, and commission robot workcells on our automated production line. You will take cells from layout and simulation through integration with PLCs and safety systems, and support production ramp.

Preferred are FANUC expertise; KUKA or ABB experience is also considered. Multiple levels (Engineer, Senior, Staff) involve hands-on fault diagnosis, documentation, and operator training on the cell.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Experience levels: Engineer 2+ years, Senior 5+ years, Staff 8+ years programming and commissioning industrial robots.
• Solid understanding of robot kinematics, frames, and coordinate systems, and motion optimization.
• Experience integrating robots with PLC and safety systems.
• Ability to read mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic drawings.
• Experience commissioning cells on a live production floor.

Responsibilities

• Program and commission industrial robots (FANUC TP/KAREL; KUKA KRL or ABB RAPID).
• Develop cell layouts, reach studies, cycle-time models, and collision checks.
• Integrate robots with PLCs, safety controllers, vision systems, conveyance, and tooling.
• Design, specify, or adapt end-of-arm tooling, fixturing, and sensing.
• Tune motion, payload, and accuracy for material handling, assembly, machine-tending, or inspection.
• Implement and validate robotic safety per ISO 10218 and ANSI/RIA R15.06.
• Lead cell bring-up, FAT/SAT, and production support; troubleshoot faults to root cause.
• Maintain program documentation, version control, and change records.
• Train technicians and operators on cell operation and fault recovery.

Skills

Robot programming

Robot integration

Motion optimization

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Robot kinematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics/Mechatronics/related engineering

Tools

ROBOGUIDE

FANUC TP/KAREL

KUKA KRL

ABB RAPID

Siemens PLC

Profinet/ProfiSafe

Job description

The Robotics Engineer designs, programs, and commissions industrial robot workcells on Deterrence's automated production line in the Dallas area. This is an execution role: you will take cells from layout and simulation through programming, integration with PLC and safety systems, and production ramp. FANUC experience is strongly preferred; KUKA or ABB experience is applicable. We are hiring multiple engineers across levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Program and commission industrial robots (FANUC TP/KAREL; KUKA KRL or ABB RAPID also considered).
• Develop cell layouts, reach studies, cycle-time models, and collision checks in ROBOGUIDE or equivalent simulation tools.
• Integrate robots with PLCs, safety controllers, vision systems, conveyance, and tooling.
• Design, specify, or adapt end-of-arm tooling, fixturing, and sensing for assigned applications.
• Tune motion, payload, and accuracy for material handling, assembly, machine-tending, or inspection applications.
• Implement and validate robotic safety per ISO 10218 and ANSI/RIA R15.06.
• Lead cell bring-up, FAT/SAT, and production support; troubleshoot robotic and electromechanical faults to root cause.
• Maintain program documentation, version control, and change records.
• Train technicians and operators on cell operation and fault recovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related engineering field, or equivalent experience.
• Engineer: 2+ years · Senior: 5+ years · Staff: 8+ years programming and commissioning industrial robots in production.
• Solid understanding of robot kinematics, frames and coordinate systems, and motion optimization.
• Experience integrating robots with PLC and safety systems.
• Ability to read mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic drawings.
• Experience commissioning cells on a live production floor.

Staff additionally architects multi-robot cells, owns the robotics scope for an equipment line, leads design reviews, and mentors engineers.

Preferred Skills

• FANUC certification; experience with external axes, line tracking, iRVision, or force control.
• Offline programming and digital-twin workflows.
• Machine vision and 2D/3D inspection integration.
• Siemens PLC and Profinet/ProfiSafe familiarity.
• Experience in aerospace, munitions, automotive, or other high-reliability manufacturing.