Staff Robotics Engineer

Sherwin-Williams; Cleveland (OH); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A major paint and coatings company is seeking a Staff Robotics Engineer responsible for the design, development, and deployment of advanced robotic systems. This role involves collaboration on innovative automation solutions, requiring extensive robotics experience, including programming and electrical design. Ideal candidates should have significant engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree. Some remote work flexibility is available.

Qualifications

• At least ten years engineering experience in designing and/or implementing material handling robotics/automation.
• Experience with ARM robot configuration and programming.
• Knowledge of ANSI/RIA Industrial Robot safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, test, implement, and support material handling robotic systems.
• Write complex robot programs and mentor other engineers.
• Lead electrical design for large projects.

Skills

Robotic system design

Programming in multiple languages

Electrical design and troubleshooting

Mechanical system design (AutoCAD and SolidWorks)

Technical support for robotic systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Staff Robotics Engineer leads the design, development, and deployment of advanced robotic systems, often serving as a technical expert and mentor within the engineering team. They drive innovation in automation, control systems, and software integration, ensuring solutions are scalable, reliable, and aligned with strategic goals. Their role typically includes cross-functional collaboration, technical leadership, and contributing to long-term development roadmaps.

Additional Information

The travel for this position is 25%

The candidate for this position can be located anywhere in the US.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access to confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future (e.g., OPT, CPT, H1B, EB-1, etc.)
• Must have Bachelor’s Degree or higher or eight (8) years of working experience in engineering
• Must have at least ten (10) years engineering experience in designing and/or implementing material handling robotics/automation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering
• Have at least twelve (12) years engineering experience in designing and/or implementing material handling robotics/automation
• Have led multiple significant projects with a value of $1,000,000 or greater
• Have experience with ARM robot configuration and programming
• Have experience with Rockwell PLC programming
• Have experience with conveyor system design and programming
• Have knowledge of industrial robot best engineering practices
• Have knowledge of ANSI/RIA Industrial Robot safety requirements
• Have experience in robotic or material handling simulation for throughput analysis and performance improvements

Responsibilities:

• Design, program, test, implement, and support material handling robotic systems, including articulating arm and gantry robots, mobile robot shuttles, and ASRS.
• Write highly complex robot programs from scratch, debug, troubleshoot, and enhance code. Capable of programming in multiple languages. Develop new code innovations and mentor other engineers.
• Lead electrical design and troubleshooting for full system electrical design, especially for large projects.
• Perform full mechanical system design using AutoCAD and SolidWorks (robot cell design).
• Provide 24x7 technical support for robotic systems, lead root cause analysis, and support multiple robotic technologies.
• Manage portfolios of manufacturing robot projects, oversee multiple large projects, and write functional specifications.
• Develop cost estimates, request quotations, and lead factory and site acceptance tests.
• Identify and implement programming and functionality enhancements to improve performance across robotic networks.
• Execute complex robotics innovation projects.
• Mentor multiple team members, including co-ops and mid-level engineers, and lead training initiatives.