Senior Roboticist: Industrial Automation & Motion Planning

omroncareerexternal; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Roboticist to join its Pleasanton headquarters team. You will lead core technology development, from gap analysis to productized solutions, working with engineering, PM, and strategy teams.

The role requires an advanced engineering degree, hands-on robotics expertise, and strong C++/Python skills to design, test, and deploy robotic subsystems for industrial automation.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering.
• Proficiency in planning and control concepts for robotic systems.
• Experience with industrial articulated robots and sensors (camera, trackers, lidar).

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop core technology aligned with customer needs and commercial value.
• Develop product roadmaps in collaboration with product teams and partners.
• Create technology development plans and timelines for timely delivery.
• Author patents, technical documents, and whitepapers.

Skills

C++ programming

Python programming

Robotics

Control theory

Education

Advanced degree in Engineering

Tools

Industrial robot controllers

Job description

Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Roboticist to join its Pleasanton headquarters team. You will lead core technology development, from gap analysis to productized solutions, working with engineering, PM, and strategy teams.

The role requires an advanced engineering degree, hands-on robotics expertise, and strong C++/Python skills to design, test, and deploy robotic subsystems for industrial automation.