Senior Robotics Controls Lead for Automation & Commissioning

Jobtome; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 123,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Viable Engineering Solutions in Orlando, FL is seeking a Senior Robotics Controls Engineer to lead the controls aspect of robotic automation projects from feasibility to deployment, translating needs into a cell concept and a clear controls plan.

You will define architecture, coach a small team, manage risk and estimates, and ensure tight integration between robots, PLCs, HMIs, vision, and conveyors while maintaining safety and performance standards, with hands-on work in the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 9+ years in industrial robotics or automation with robot integration leadership.
• Expert FANUC programming experience and ROBOGUIDE proficiency.
• Experience leading multi-robot cells and vision integration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the controls technical lead for robotic automation projects from feasibility through deployment, translating needs into a cell concept and controls plan.
• Define controls problems and break project scope into well-scoped tasks with clear sequences, I/O, and acceptance criteria; assign to team members and track progress.
• Lead on-site commissioning and troubleshooting, making technical decisions in the field and driving root-cause analysis for performance issues.
• Mentor other team members through reviews and pairing on difficult integration problems.

Skills

Robotics controls leadership

Systems integration

Technical communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field

Tools

FANUC

FANUC ROBOGUIDE

Cognex

Keyence

EtherNet/IP

PROFINET

Rockwell

Siemens

Fanuc DCS

KAREL

Job description

Viable Engineering Solutions in Orlando, FL is seeking a Senior Robotics Controls Engineer to lead the controls aspect of robotic automation projects from feasibility to deployment, translating needs into a cell concept and a clear controls plan.

You will define architecture, coach a small team, manage risk and estimates, and ensure tight integration between robots, PLCs, HMIs, vision, and conveyors while maintaining safety and performance standards, with hands-on work in the field.