Sr. Robotics Engineer

Crystal Equation; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 92,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Equation Corporation seeks a Sr. Robotics Engineer to lead programming, integration, commissioning, and support of industrial robotic systems onsite in Ohio. You will set programming standards, mentor engineers, and drive reliability across automation projects.

The role involves collaborating with controls and manufacturing teams, teaching staff, and ensuring safety and documentation. Extensive experience with ABB, KUKA, and FANUC robotics is required, along with a strong background in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Significant hands-on experience programming industrial robots (ABB, KUKA, FANUC).
• Experience commissioning, troubleshooting, and supporting robotic systems in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, integrate, and troubleshoot industrial robots (ABB, KUKA, FANUC).
• Develop, modify, validate, and maintain robot programs and documentation.
• Train staff to program, master, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain robots.

Skills

Robotics programming

ABB experience

KUKA experience

FANUC experience

Robot safety

Troubleshooting

Staff training

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics

Tools

PLC integration

Vision systems

Automation software

Job description

Sr. Robotics Engineer Onsite

Position Summary

The Senior Robotics Engineer leads the programming, integration, commissioning, and ongoing support of industrial robotic systems. This role provides technical leadership for robotic equipment and automation projects, improves equipment performance and reliability, and trains staff to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain robotic systems safely and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, configure, integrate, and troubleshoot industrial robots, including ABB, KUKA, and FANUC systems.
• Develop, modify, validate, and maintain robot programs, routines, and related documentation.
• Perform robot mastering and remastering, including recovery following maintenance, component replacement, or position loss.
• Teach robots and create or update taught points, frames, paths, and work positions as required.
• Commission robotic systems and support equipment installation, startup, testing, and production handover.
• Diagnose robot, end‑of‑arm tooling, safety, controls, and communication issues; lead root‑cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with controls, mechanical, manufacturing, maintenance, safety, and vendor teams to deliver reliable automation solutions.
• Develop and maintain standards for robot programming, backups, change control, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Train staff members to program, teach, master, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain robotic systems.
• Assess training needs and verify that trainees can perform assigned robotics tasks safely and consistently.
• Coach and mentor engineers, technicians, and maintenance personnel; provide technical guidance during complex breakdowns and project work.
• Support continuous improvement efforts that improve safety, quality, throughput, and equipment reliability.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Significant hands‑on experience programming industrial robots, including ABB, KUKA, and FANUC platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to master and remaster industrial robots.
• Demonstrated ability to teach robots and train new points, including establishing and verifying frames, paths, and positions.
• Experience commissioning, troubleshooting, and supporting robotic systems in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to train staff members in robotics programming, teaching, mastering, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of robot safety, safeguarding, interlocks, and safe work practices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and system documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to provide hands‑on support on the production floor and respond to equipment issues as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating robots with PLCs, vision systems, conveyors, safety systems, and end‑of‑arm tooling.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols and robot‑to‑PLC interfaces.
• Experience developing structured training materials, work instructions, and standard procedures.
• Experience leading automation projects, vendor activities, or cross‑functional technical teams.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement methods.

Pay range is $67- $72 per hour with full benefits available, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, parental leave, and more. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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