Robotics Process Engineer & Programmer — Automate & Optimize

Sapience Automation LLC; Charleston, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapience Automation LLC, based in Charleston, South Carolina, seeks a Process Engineer / Robot Programmer to design, develop, and deploy robotic systems for diverse manufacturing sectors. You will lead programming, simulation, and integration with vision systems and PLCs to deliver reliable automation solutions.

This role involves collaboration with engineers and customers, FAT testing at Sapience facilities, and hands-on on-site deployment to optimize performance and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in robotics, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in robot programming languages and simulation software.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD tools and PLC/control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize robot programs for material handling, assembly, painting, and packaging.
• Use robot simulation software to test programs before deployment.
• Lead project process engineering and collaborate with engineering for system design and tooling.
• Validate cycle times, layouts, and tooling designs using simulation.
• Coordinate other robot programmers during testing and implementation.
• Validate vision and inspection devices; ensure standards are met on projects.
• Collaborate with Application Engineering and Sales to engineer robot systems.
• Design efficient robotic solutions using 3D CAD and simulation tools.
• Validate layouts during proposals and engineering phases.
• Work with mechanical engineers to optimize robot placement and tooling design.
• Program and integrate vision systems; work with controls engineers on PLC integration.
• Conduct FAT and Modular Build phases at Sapience facility; create project timelines.
• Provide on-site program deployment and serve as main technical contact for customers.
• Coordinate with other programmers on large multi-project efforts.
• Provide customer training on robot systems and processes.

Skills

Robot programming languages

Robot simulation software

PLC and control systems understanding

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics or Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

3D CAD tools

PLC programming

Job description

Sapience Automation LLC, based in Charleston, South Carolina, seeks a Process Engineer / Robot Programmer to design, develop, and deploy robotic systems for diverse manufacturing sectors. You will lead programming, simulation, and integration with vision systems and PLCs to deliver reliable automation solutions.

This role involves collaboration with engineers and customers, FAT testing at Sapience facilities, and hands-on on-site deployment to optimize performance and drive continuous