Robotics Project Lead – Automotive Automation (Hybrid)

Kids for the Future; Vance (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Healthcare contributions

Paid time off

Remote options (role dependent)

Team events

Job summary

Kids for the Future seeks an experienced Robotics Project Engineer to oversee automotive production projects on-site in Alabama. You will manage controls/electrical work from design through handover, coordinating with contractors and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery while meeting safety and quality standards.

The role requires extensive KUKA experience, including Integra Wave 4–7.1 and KRC4/KRC5 robotics, with a focus on commissioning and continuous improvement across complex launch

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of robotic application engineering and project management in high-volume automotive manufacturing.
• KUKA Certification and a verified Safety Certification required.
• Proficient with KUKA Integra Wave software versions 4–7.1.
• Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting KUKA KRC4, KRC5-1, KRC5-2 robots.
• Strong commissioning and optimization capabilities for Best-Fit systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage controls and electrical projects to meet timing requirements.
• Maintain project schedules and track milestones for on-time delivery.
• Represent the project team through design, installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Lead meetings with customers and general contractors.
• Monitor scope changes, assist with cost tracking, and resolve issues.
• Share best practices with local plant, Production Planning, and international partners.
• Oversee transfer to production floor and document lessons learned.

Skills

Robotics project management

KUKA Certification

Safety Certification

KUKA robot programming

Industrial automation

Tools

KUKA robots

KUKA Integra Wave 4–7.1

Job description

Kids for the Future seeks an experienced Robotics Project Engineer to oversee automotive production projects on-site in Alabama. You will manage controls/electrical work from design through handover, coordinating with contractors and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery while meeting safety and quality standards.

The role requires extensive KUKA experience, including Integra Wave 4–7.1 and KRC4/KRC5 robotics, with a focus on commissioning and continuous improvement across complex launch