Senior Robotics Engineer - Turnkey Automation Leader

TRC Talent Solutions; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TRC Talent Solutions partners with a leading robotic systems integrator to recruit a Senior Robotics Engineer. You will lead design, programming, integration, and startup of custom automated systems for manufacturing environments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of robotics engineering experience, strong FANUC programming skills, and proven ability to deliver end-to-end robotic solutions from concept to commissioning. Occasional travel is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of robotics engineering experience designing automation systems from the ground up.
• Strong experience programming FANUC robots.
• Experience integrating robotic systems within manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of PLC programming and controls integration.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to travel 20-25% for customer startup and support activities.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop turnkey robotic automation systems from concept through deployment.
• Partner with customers, sales teams, and engineers to evaluate manufacturing processes and create automation solutions.
• Design robotic cells, end-of-arm tooling, fixtures, conveyance systems, and safety equipment.
• Program FANUC robots from scratch, including TCP setup, frame data, tool data, and system configuration.
• Integrate machine vision systems and support camera calibration and inspection applications.
• Develop PLC handshaking, triggers, and communication between robotic and controls systems.
• Conduct system testing, validation, and optimization during staging and commissioning.
• Support onsite startup, troubleshooting, and customer training activities.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers throughout project execution.
• Drive continuous improvements focused on reliability, repeatability, and equipment performance.

Skills

Robotics Engineering

System design

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

FANUC robots

PLC programming

Robotics integration

Industrial automation

Job description

TRC Talent Solutions partners with a leading robotic systems integrator to recruit a Senior Robotics Engineer. You will lead design, programming, integration, and startup of custom automated systems for manufacturing environments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of robotics engineering experience, strong FANUC programming skills, and proven ability to deliver end-to-end robotic solutions from concept to commissioning. Occasional travel is required.