Robotics Engineering Lead

Tylent; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Tylent is seeking a hands-on Robotics Engineering Lead to drive end-to-end industrial automation projects, identifying opportunities and deploying cobots and AMRs on the factory floor. You will lead technical execution from simulation to production hand-off, and mentor the team.

You will evaluate vendors, manage pilots, and ensure ISO compliance (ISO 10218, ISO/TS 15066) while coordinating safety efforts and maintaining design standards across the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's / Master’s / PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years deploying live industrial automation/robotics systems on the factory floor.
• Hands-on cobots (e.g., UR) and AMRs programming experience on production environments.
• Experience with offline programming/simulation tools for cell layout and cycle time validation.
• Strong blend of software and mechanical engineering with demonstrated leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end industrial automation projects from concept through go-live, including validation and manufacturing hand-off.
• Design, program, and integrate cobots and AMRs with existing factory systems and processes.
• Serve as hands-on tech lead, setting design standards and mentoring the project team.
• Evaluate robotics vendors, run pilot tests, and coordinate with safety teams for ISO compliance.

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Robotics Engineering Lead to drive end-to-end industrial automation projects. You will identify automation opportunities, design and deploy collaborative robots (cobots) and AMRs on the factory floor, and lead technical execution from simulation to production hand-off.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Automation: Identify opportunities, build business cases, and own full lifecycle deployments (concept, CAD/simulation, FAT/SAT, validation, and go-live).
• Cobot & AMR Integration: Design, program, and integrate cobots (assembly, machine tending, inspection) and AMRs (material movement, route planning, fleet management) with existing factory systems.
• Technical Leadership: Serve as the hands-on tech lead—setting design standards, conducting safety/risk assessments, and mentoring team members.
• Vendor & Safety Management: Evaluate robotics vendors, manage pilot testing, and collaborate with safety teams to ensure ISO compliance (e.g., ISO 10218, ISO/TS 15066).

Qualifications

• Education: BS, MS, or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, EE, ME, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 3+ years in industrial automation/robotics deploying live systems in manufacturing.
• Cobots & AMRs: Hands-on experience programming cobots (e.g., Universal Robots, vision, grippers) and deploying AMRs on the factory floor.
• Tools & Simulation: Experience with offline programming/simulation tools for cell layout and cycle time validation.
• Skill Mix: Strong blend of software and mechanical engineering with proven project leadership.

Bonus Skills

• ROS / ROS 2, RoboDK, or RobotStudio (Digital Twin tools).
• 2D/3D Machine Vision & CAD proficiency (Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Experience in precision / high-mix, low-volume manufacturing.