Senior Robotics & Automation Engineer – On-site & Travel

Energy Jobline ZR; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Detroit, Michigan seeks an Applications Engineer to lead installation, commissioning and support of industrial automation and robotics systems across the US. You will collaborate with customers, perform on-site deployments and drive successful project outcomes.

The role combines hands-on engineering with software development, requiring experience with FANUC/ABB/KUKA robots, Python and CAD, and is accompanied by travel of 50%+ across the US.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in industrial automation/robotics within manufacturing.
• Experience as Senior Automation Engineer / Robotics Engineer / Applications Engineer or similar.
• Hands-on experience integrating and commissioning industrial robotic systems.
• Experience programming or working with FANUC, ABB, KUKA robots.
• Working knowledge of Python programming and CAD software.
• Willingness to travel 50%+ across the US.
• Based in Michigan or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and commission industrial automation and robotic systems within manufacturing facilities.
• Integrate robotic equipment into existing production processes to ensure successful operation.
• Diagnose and resolve software, mechanical and integration issues during commissioning.
• Work with FANUC, ABB, KUKA and Universal Robots platforms.
• Support technical evaluations, feasibility assessments and customer demonstrations.
• Provide technical guidance and training to customer engineering and production staff.
• Collaborate with commercial and engineering teams to deliver automation solutions.
• Maintain technical documentation and report progress to project stakeholders.

Skills

Industrial automation

Robotics integration

Python programming

Customer-facing

Tools

FANUC

ABB

KUKA

Universal Robots

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR in Detroit, Michigan seeks an Applications Engineer to lead installation, commissioning and support of industrial automation and robotics systems across the US. You will collaborate with customers, perform on-site deployments and drive successful project outcomes.

The role combines hands-on engineering with software development, requiring experience with FANUC/ABB/KUKA robots, Python and CAD, and is accompanied by travel of 50%+ across the US.