Robotics Online Programmer

Katalyst CRO; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to bridge the gap between physical design and control logic for advanced automation systems.

The role focuses on designing robotic work cells, programming six‑axis robots, and ensuring safety and compliance with ANSI/RIA and ISO standards. Applicants should have MIG welding experience and familiarity with CLOOS robotics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Expert-level experience in programming 6-axis robots.
• Integrated vision platforms (e.g., Cognex, Keyence) advantageous.
• Experience with ANSI/RIA R15.06 and ISO 10218 risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience with MIG welding.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of custom automation cells and EOAT following ASME Y14.5.
• Conduct robot reachability studies and payload analysis for validation.
• Simulations with Process Simulate or QIROX Robo Plan are required.
• Perform risk assessments and safety analyses per ANSI/RIA R15.06 and ISO 10218.
• Design and program robotic work cells; optimize motion profiles.
• Online robot programming on CLOOS robots is required.
• Experience MIG welding.

Skills

6-axis robots

Robot programming

Vision systems

ANSI/RIA R15.06

ISO 10218

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Process Simulate

QIROX RoboPlan

MIG welding

CLOOS robot programming

Job description

Job Description & Skill Requirement

A strong background in mechanical engineering principles combined with elite-level programming and system analysis capabilities to bridge the gap between physical design and complex control logic.

Job Description & Skill Requirement

A strong background in mechanical engineering principles combined with elite-level programming and system analysis capabilities to bridge the gap between physical design and complex control logic.

Core Responsibilities

• System Design & Analysis: Lead the mechanical design of custom automation cells and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) ensuring adherence to ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Feasibility & Validation: Conduct rigorous Robot Reachability studies and Payload Analysis (accounting for joint torque, center of gravity, and moment of inertia) to validate system performance before physical execution.
• Simulation experience using Process Simulate / QIROX Robo Plan software is compulsory.
• Safety & Compliance: Perform comprehensive Risk Assessments and Safety Analyses in accordance with ANSI/RIA R15.06 and ISO 10218. Integrate safety PLCs, light curtains, and fail-safe mechanisms to ensure a zero-harm environment.
• Robotics & Programming: Design and program complex robotic work cells. Act as the subject matter expert for high-level robot logic and motion profile optimization.
• Online Robot programming experience on CLOOS robots is must.
• Experience on MIG welding application is must.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering field. Robotics & Vision: Expert-level experience in programming 6-axis robots. Integrated vision platforms (e.g., Cognex, Keyence) will be added advantage. Safety Standards: Demonstrated experience in accordance with ANSI/RIA R15.06 and ISO 10218 and risk assessment methodologies
• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering.