Robotics Integration Engineer - Field Automation & Support

Altron Automation; Hudsonville (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

Altron Automation is seeking a Robotics Engineer to develop and integrate industrial robotic systems across custom automated machinery. You will work with controls, mechanical engineering, and customers through design, build, runoff, installation, and field support.

The role emphasizes programming, commissioning, safety, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration, with travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in automation technology, robotics, mechatronics, electrical engineering technology, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline preferred.
• 1–5 years in industrial robotics, automation integration, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, test, and optimize robot programs using teach pendants and offline simulation.
• Set up, configure, and commission industrial robots across platforms (Fanuc, Yaskawa, KUKA).
• Configure and troubleshoot robot communications with PLCs, safety systems, and peripherals.
• Support robotic applications including material handling, dispensing, routing, welding, and other processes.
• Define end-of-arm tooling requirements and assist with tooling selection and integration.
• Verify hardware installation and coordinate actions with other engineering teams.

Skills

Robotics programming

Troubleshooting

Technical communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in automation/robotics/mechatronics

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred)

Tools

Fanuc

Yaskawa Motoman

KUKA

Offline simulation software

Job description

Altron Automation is seeking a Robotics Engineer to develop and integrate industrial robotic systems across custom automated machinery. You will work with controls, mechanical engineering, and customers through design, build, runoff, installation, and field support.

The role emphasizes programming, commissioning, safety, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration, with travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.