Senior Robotic Automation Engineer: Mech, Programming & Controls

Sapience Automation; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Onsite role in Charleston, SC

Job summary

Sapience Automation in Charleston, SC, seeks a Senior Robotic Automation Mechanical Applications Engineer to bridge mechanical design, robot programming, and controls architecture for customer proposals. You will work with Sales, Mechanical Design, Process/Robotics, and Controls/Build teams to translate requirements into feasible automation solutions.

Candidates should have 5+ years in robotics or automation, proficiency in SolidWorks, familiarity with robot programming (FANUC RoboGuide or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in robotics, automation, or industrial machine design.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Familiarity with robot programming and simulation software (e.g., FANUC RoboGuide).
• Understanding of PLC-based control systems, safety hardware, and pneumatic controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate conceptual layouts for machines, EOAT, fixtures, balancing functionality and cost.
• Create and review mechanical layouts and drawing packages to support quoting and proposals.
• Evaluate payloads, reach, and structural feasibility for proposed equipment.
• Coordinate with fabrication and tooling vendors for manufacturing requirements and DFM decisions.
• Support prototype testing and design iteration based on results.
• Design and validate robotic system layouts, reach studies, and cycle-time estimates via simulation.
• Develop or review robot programs for material handling, assembly, painting, packaging.
• Ensure compatibility of robot placement and tooling with overall system architecture.
• Review electrical/pneumatic schematics to identify gaps and interface needs.
• Prepare technical content for proposals, including equipment lists and scope clarifications.

Skills

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Strong communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering / Mechatronics / Robotics / Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FANUC RoboGuide

AutoCAD Electrical

E-Plan

Job description

Sapience Automation in Charleston, SC, seeks a Senior Robotic Automation Mechanical Applications Engineer to bridge mechanical design, robot programming, and controls architecture for customer proposals. You will work with Sales, Mechanical Design, Process/Robotics, and Controls/Build teams to translate requirements into feasible automation solutions.

Candidates should have 5+ years in robotics or automation, proficiency in SolidWorks, familiarity with robot programming (FANUC RoboGuide or