Robotics Engineer - Fanuc

MOHR Talent; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking a Robotics Engineer with strong Fanuc robotics experience to join an aerospace/defense manufacturing environment in Starkville, MS. The role focuses on programming, integration, troubleshooting, and process improvement across automated manufacturing cells.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of industrial robotics experience, hands-on Fanuc system expertise, and solid PLC/automation knowledge to support production and drive reliability, throughput, and quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial robotics experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with Fanuc robotic systems.
• Strong robot programming, troubleshooting, teach pendant, and integration experience.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial robotic systems
• Support robotic systems used in aerospace and defense manufacturing
• Develop and maintain robot programs, automation sequences, and process logic
• Work with Fanuc robots, teach pendants, robotic backups, and system integration
• Support robotic welding, material handling, machine tending, vision systems, and automated assembly equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, communication, and robotic system issues
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, PLC logic, and automation documentation
• Assist with equipment commissioning, FAT, startups, and validation activities

Skills

Fanuc robotics experience

Robotic programming

Troubleshooting

Automation integration

PLC knowledge

Industrial networks

Tools

Fanuc robotics systems

PLC/HMI software

Job description

Job Description

Robotics EngineerFanuc
Starkville, MS| $110,000-$130,000 Base Depending on
Fanuc Robotics Experience Strongly Preferred

We’re partnering with an aerospace and defense manufacturer that is hiring a Robotics Engineer to support robotic programming, automation integration, troubleshooting, and process improvement across advanced manufacturing operations.

This is a strong fit for someone who is hands‑on with industrial robots, Fanuc systems, PLCs, automation equipment, troubleshooting, and robotic manufacturing cells. The right person can support production, solve technical issues quickly, and help improve reliability, repeatability, quality, and throughput.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial robotic systems
• Support robotic systems used in aerospace and defense manufacturing
• Develop and maintain robot programs, automation sequences, and process logic
• Work with Fanuc robots, teach pendants, robotic backups, and system integration
• Support robotic welding, material handling, machine tending, vision systems, and automated assembly equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, communication, and robotic system issues
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, PLC logic, and automation documentation
• Assist with equipment commissioning, FAT, startups, and validation activities

What They’re Looking For

• 5+ years of industrial robotics experience in manufacturing
• Hands‑on experience with Fanuc robotic systems
• Strong robot programming, troubleshooting, teach pendant, and integration experience
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, sensors, servos, motion controls, and industrial networks
• Experience with robotic welding, automated assembly, machine tending, or material handling preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot automation issues in a fast‑paced production environment
• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or high‑reliability manufacturing preferred
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and production priorities
• Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills

Why You’ll Love It

• Hands‑on robotics role in an advanced aerospace and defense manufacturing environment
• Work directly with Fanuc robots, automation cells, controls systems, and production equipment
• Opportunity to improve robotic performance, uptime, quality, and throughput
• Strong cross‑functional exposure with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance
• Great fit for someone who likes solving technical problems on the floor, not just working behind a desk
• Opportunity to support new automation projects, process improvements, and future manufacturing upgrades

Robotics EngineerFanuc
Starkville, MS| $110,000-$130,000 Base Depending on
Fanuc Robotics Experience Strongly Preferred

We’re partnering with an aerospace and defense manufacturer that is hiring a Robotics Engineer to support robotic programming, automation integration, troubleshooting, and process improvement across advanced manufacturing operations.

This is a strong fit for someone who is hands‑on with industrial robots, Fanuc systems, PLCs, automation equipment, troubleshooting, and robotic manufacturing cells. The right person can support production, solve technical issues quickly, and help improve reliability, repeatability, quality, and throughput.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial robotic systems
• Support robotic systems used in aerospace and defense manufacturing
• Develop and maintain robot programs, automation sequences, and process logic
• Work with Fanuc robots, teach pendants, robotic backups, and system integration
• Support robotic welding, material handling, machine tending, vision systems, and automated assembly equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, communication, and robotic system issues
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, PLC logic, and automation documentation
• Assist with equipment commissioning, FAT, startups, and validation activities

What They’re Looking For

• 5+ years of industrial robotics experience in manufacturing
• Hands‑on experience with Fanuc robotic systems
• Strong robot programming, troubleshooting, teach pendant, and integration experience
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, sensors, servos, motion controls, and industrial networks
• Experience with robotic welding, automated assembly, machine tending, or material handling preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot automation issues in a fast‑paced production environment
• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or high‑reliability manufacturing preferred
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and production priorities
• Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills

Why You’ll Love It

• $110,000-$130,000 base depending on experience
• Hands‑on robotics role in an advanced aerospace and defense manufacturing environment
• Work directly with Fanuc robots, automation cells, controls systems, and production equipment
• Opportunity to improve robotic performance, uptime, quality, and throughput
• Strong cross‑functional exposure with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance
• Great fit for someone who likes solving technical problems on the floor, not just working behind a desk
• Opportunity to support new automation projects, process improvements, and future manufacturing upgrades

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Published: 10/1/2026

Type: Direct Hire

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