Robotics Simulation Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing

Divergent; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Discretionary bonus

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Company holidays

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Divergent is seeking an Automation Engineer to join the Advanced Manufacturing team, applying state-of-the-art robotics and automation in our production environment. You will develop and optimize robotic work centers, generate simulations, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to deliver high-precision, scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on programming, process improvement, and documentation, with opportunities to mentor others and contribute to the next generation robotic

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent discipline, or 6+ years’ experience in aerospace/automotive manufacturing.
• 1+ years performing Robotic Simulation studies for industrial robotic systems or 2+ years of hands-on programming of industrial six axis robots (Kuka, ABB, FANUC, Yaskawa).
• Proficiency in CAD (preferably NX) and Simulation Tools.

Responsibilities

• Create Simulation Studies in Process Simulate on Teamcenter (Tecnomatix).
• Maintain customer product manufacturing data for automated work centers.
• Maintain kinematic libraries of hardware systems in robotic simulations.
• Generate optimal assembly sequences and validate feasibility.
• Perform reach & access studies and validate assembly sequence logic and interference-free robot motions.
• Program robots and automated systems to perform specific tasks and functions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with existing automation systems to ensure smooth operation.
• Document automation and robotics systems, including specifications, manuals, and training materials.
• Train and mentor other team members on operation and maintenance of automation systems.
• Continuously monitor data to identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions.

Skills

Robotics simulation

Six-axis robots

CAD NX

Teamcenter

Data-driven analysis

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Teamcenter Tecnomatix

NX CAD

Simulation Tools

Job description

Divergent is seeking an Automation Engineer to join the Advanced Manufacturing team, applying state-of-the-art robotics and automation in our production environment. You will develop and optimize robotic work centers, generate simulations, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to deliver high-precision, scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on programming, process improvement, and documentation, with opportunities to mentor others and contribute to the next generation robotic