Robotics Engineer/Robotics Manufacturing Engineer

ARi; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ARi is seeking a Senior Robotics Manufacturing Engineer to lead hands-on automation projects in our Lafayette, IN production environment. You will program and commission ABB robots, troubleshoot complex systems, and drive improvements in safety, quality, and throughput.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, controls, quality, maintenance, and product engineering to optimize processes, validate new lines, and develop standard work and training materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in robotics, automation, and manufacturing engineering.
• Extensive hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting ABB industrial robots.
• Strong knowledge of ABB Robot Studio and robot controller platforms.
• Experience with ABB robotics applications: arc welding, material handling, assembly, machine tending, or automated manufacturing.
• Experience integrating robots with PLCs (Allen-Bradley or Siemens).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and CI.
• Ability to support shop-floor troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, and commission ABB industrial robots and work cells.
• Troubleshoot and resolve robot, controls, tooling, and automation issues.
• Support operations by diagnosing downtime related to robotic systems.
• Develop and optimize ABB robot programs for processes.
• Integrate robots with PLCs, vision systems, sensors, conveyors, and peripheral equipment.
• Lead robot validation, testing, startup, and commissioning.
• Drive continuous improvement on cycle time, quality, safety, and OEE.
• Develop standard work, training docs, and SOPs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, controls, quality, maintenance, and product engineering.

Skills

ABB Robot Programming

Robot Studio

Troubleshooting & Automation

Manufacturing Engineering

Shift Troubleshooting

Program Optimization

PLC/Controls teamwork

Robot Configuration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ABB Robot Studio

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Robot controllers

Job description

We are seeking Robotics Engineer/Robotics Manufacturing Engineer.

Robotics Engineer/Robotics Manufacturing Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Senior Robotics Manufacturing Engineer will provide hands-on technical leadership for robotic automation systems within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ABB robot programming, system integration, troubleshooting, process optimization, commissioning, and continuous improvement of automated production systems. The engineer will work closely with manufacturing, controls, quality, and production teams to improve safety, quality, throughput, and equipment reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, configure, and commission ABB industrial robots and robotic work cells.
• Troubleshoot and resolve robot, controls, tooling, and automation system issues.
• Support manufacturing operations by diagnosing and correcting production downtime related to robotic systems.
• Develop, modify, and optimize ABB robot programs for new and existing manufacturing processes.
• Integrate robots with PLCs, vision systems, sensors, conveyors, and peripheral equipment.
• Lead robotic system validation, testing, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time, quality, safety, and OEE.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities for manufacturing issues.
• Develop standard work, training documentation, and operating procedures.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, controls, quality, maintenance, and product engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in robotics, automation, and manufacturing engineering.
• Extensive hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting ABB industrial robots.
• Strong knowledge of ABB Robot Studio and robot controller platforms.
• Experience with robotic arc welding, material handling, assembly, machine tending, or automated manufacturing applications.
• Experience integrating robots with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to support shop-floor troubleshooting and manufacturing operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with vision-guided robotics and automated inspection systems.
• Experience commissioning new automation equipment and production lines.
• Knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols.
• Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or equivalent continuous improvement experience.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments.

Top 6 Skills

• ABB Robot Programming & Robot Studio
• Robotics Troubleshooting & Manufacturing Automation
• Hands-on Manufacturing Engineering & Continuous Improvement
• On-site troubleshooting and issue resolution, for ABB robotics applications across the engine assembly, test & paint operations on 1st shift (6-3pm EST) and 3rd shift (10pm-6am EST)
• Robotic program optimization, based on previous incidents and/or observations
• Teamwork with the PLC/Controls engineer on issues and related permanent resolution
• Optimization of current robot configuration (harness, cabling, end of arm tooling etc)

Candidate Profile

• Greater than 5 years of industrial robotics experience.
• Strong shop-floor presence and hands-on troubleshooting capability.
• Able to independently support production-critical robotic systems.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.