Robotics Engineer (No C2C)

HRU Technical Resources; Lake Orion (MI); On-site; USD 89,544 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

HRU Technical Resources seeks a seasoned Robotics Engineer – Automation & Controls for Lake Orion, MI. This role drives design, programming, commissioning, and launch of advanced robotic automation systems, collaborating with customers, controls engineers, and manufacturing teams.

The position involves leading robot integration on large automotive/industrial projects, optimizing processes, and troubleshooting in the field. Travel up to 50% across North America & Mexico is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field preferred or equivalent experience in robotics and automation
• 7–10+ years of industrial robotics experience
• 5+ years of hands-on commissioning and startup experience
• Automotive manufacturing and launch experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, and commission industrial robotic systems from blank controller through customer buyoff
• Teach and configure TCPs, User Frames, payload data, robot safety zones, and DCS safety systems
• Configure robot I/O, industrial communications, and network integration
• Integrate robots with tooling, conveyors, sensors, vision systems, and other automation equipment
• Support startup, validation, and production launch activities at customer facilities
• Lead robotics activities throughout the project lifecycle and provide technical leadership during installation and production support

Skills

Robotics & Automation

Industrial robotics

Project leadership

Customer collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

FANUC

ABB

Kawasaki

Rockwell Automation PLC

FANUC RoboGuide

FANUC 2D/3D Vision

Job description

Robotics Engineer – Automation & Controls (Not Corp to Corp)

Location: Lake Orion, MI

Pay Rate: $65–$75/hour (Contract-to-Hire)

Schedule: Full-Time | 45–55 Hours/Week

Travel: 35–50% throughout North America & Mexico (2–3 weeks at a time)

Contract-to-Hire: Opportunity for direct hire after approximately 6 months

Drive the Future of Industrial Automation

We're seeking a highly skilled Robotics Engineer to support the design, programming, commissioning, and launch of advanced robotic automation systems. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys taking projects from concept through production while working directly with customers, controls engineers, and manufacturing teams.

You'll play a key role in supporting large-scale automotive and industrial automation projects, leading robot integration efforts, optimizing production processes, and troubleshooting complex robotic systems in the field.

What You'll Be Doing

• Program, configure, and commission industrial robotic systems from blank controller through customer buyoff.
• Teach and configure TCPs, User Frames, payload data, robot safety zones, and DCS safety systems.
• Configure robot I/O, industrial communications, and network integration.
• Integrate robots with tooling, conveyors, sensors, vision systems, and other automation equipment.
• Support startup, validation, and production launch activities at customer facilities.

Offline Programming & Simulation

• Develop robotic simulations and offline programming (OLP) solutions.
• Validate robot paths, cycle times, reach studies, and process feasibility.
• Create simulation models for internal reviews, customer approvals, and launch readiness.
• Ensure simulation accuracy and maintain digital manufacturing models.

Process Development & Optimization

• Commission and optimize robotic applications including:
• Spot Welding
• Arc Welding
• Laser Welding
• Urethane Applications
• Paint Systems
• Improve cycle times, throughput, and overall system performance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation enhancements.

Vision Systems Integration

• Configure and integrate robotic and third-party vision systems.
• Support FANUC 2D Vision, 3D Vision, and other machine vision technologies.
• Troubleshoot vision-guided applications and improve process reliability.
• Lead robotics activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project schedules, budgets, workload planning, and technical deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership during installation, commissioning, and production support.
• Mentor junior engineers, technicians, and project team members.
• Serve as a key customer-facing technical resource during launches and troubleshooting efforts.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred
• Equivalent experience in robotics and automation will be considered in lieu of a degree

Experience

• 7–10+ years of industrial robotics experience
• 5+ years of hands-on commissioning and startup experience
• Proven experience taking robotic systems from blank controller through final customer acceptance
• Automotive manufacturing and launch experience strongly preferred
• Experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Technical Skills

Robotics Platforms

Experience with one or more of the following:

• FANUC (Preferred)
• ABB
• Kawasaki

Automation & Controls

• Rockwell Automation PLC platforms
• Robot safety systems and DCS configuration
• Industrial networking and communications
• External axis integration
• Offline programming and simulation tools
• FANUC RoboGuide
• FANUC 2D & 3D Vision
• Root cause analysis and advanced troubleshooting