Robotics Online Programmer

Katalyst CRO; Vonore (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO is seeking a mechanical engineer with elite robotics programming and system analysis to bridge physical design and control logic in automated cells.

The role leads mechanical design, validation studies, and safety-compliant automation, requiring experience with 6-axis robots, vision platforms, and MIG welding.

On-site in Vonore, TN, you will program CLOOS robots and contribute to risk assessments per ANSI/RIA and ISO standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of automation cells and EOAT with ASME Y14.5 compliance.
• Conduct robot reachability studies and payload analysis to validate performance.
• Utilize Process Simulate and QIROX Robo Plan for simulations.
• Perform risk assessments and safety analyses per ANSI/RIA R15.06 and ISO 10218; integrate safety PLCs and light curtains.
• Design and program complex robotic work cells and optimize motion profiles.
• Provide online programming for CLOOS robots.
• Experience with MIG welding applications.

Skills

6-axis robot programming

Vision systems

MIG welding

System analysis

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Robot motion optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

MotoSim

Yaskawa robot programming

CLOOS robots

Process Simulate

QIROX Robo Plan

Cognex vision

Keyence vision

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.

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


• \"Knowledge in MotoSim software, Online robot programming of Yasakawa robots, problem solving and good analytical Skills \"