Robotics Engineer: Paint Line Automation & Optimization

OPmobility; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility seeks a skilled Robotics Engineer to support and optimize automated paint systems in manufacturing. You will program, troubleshoot, maintain, and improve robotic painting, flame treatment, and related automation equipment, with hands-on experience in industrial robotics and plastic paint processes.

You will develop robot paths, configure process parameters, and keep documentation up to date. Collaboration with operators and technicians is essential to drive reliability and efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Robotics, Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience programming and maintaining industrial robots in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing robot paths and trajectories for paint applications.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in automation and robotics.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, and optimize robotic painting and flame treatment applications.
• Create and modify robot trajectories for optimal paint coverage and efficiency.
• Program and maintain paint line robots, including flame treatment and material handling.
• Configure and validate painting and flame treatment process parameters.
• Modify and maintain automation software for robots, conveyors, paint delivery, 2K systems, and supporting equipment.
• Implement software updates and document program changes.
• Diagnose and resolve robotic and automation equipment failures.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on robotic systems.
• Coordinate repairs with internal teams or external service providers.
• Ensure safe, efficient operation and meet production requirements.
• Monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability.
• Drive process improvements in robotic paint application and cycle times.
• Analyze paint usage, process capability, and production data to optimize.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain production/maintenance data in SAP and other systems.

Skills

Robotics programming

Robot maintenance

Troubleshooting

Automation software

SAP data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Robotics/Automation

Tools

FANUC

ABB

PLC

HMI

SAP

Job description

OPmobility seeks a skilled Robotics Engineer to support and optimize automated paint systems in manufacturing. You will program, troubleshoot, maintain, and improve robotic painting, flame treatment, and related automation equipment, with hands-on experience in industrial robotics and plastic paint processes.

You will develop robot paths, configure process parameters, and keep documentation up to date. Collaboration with operators and technicians is essential to drive reliability and efficiency