Robotics & AI Systems Development Engineer II

Overview

Robotics & AI Systems Development Engineer II – Niagara Bottling LLC. The role focuses on advancing autonomous manufacturing through the deployment of quadruped and humanoid robotics, AI-driven maintenance, and fleet management solutions across bottle production plants.

• Robotics Software Development & Autonomous Systems:
  Design, develop, and deploy control systems for quadruped robots; build autonomous inspection routines, navigation logic, and mission orchestration; integrate thermal imaging, acoustic sensors, LiDAR, vision, and other sensors; implement edge‑based real‑time anomaly detection; ensure operational robustness in wet, dynamic bottling environments.
• Fleet Management Platform Development:
  Architect scalable fleet‑management software for multiple robotic assets; design mission scheduling, battery optimization, health monitoring, and alerting; develop cloud‑edge sync frameworks; integrate robotic outputs into CMMS, ticketing platforms (e.g., mCAPA), historians, and analytics; establish secure API‑based integrations and microservices.
• AI Architecture & Intelligent Manufacturing Agents:
  Design AI agents for condition‑based, predictive, prescriptive maintenance, diagnostics, and root‑cause analysis; develop time‑series anomaly detection models; build LLM‑enabled operator assistants and decision‑support systems; implement MLOps practices (model lifecycle, monitoring, retraining, governance); support digital twin and manufacturing intelligence initiatives.
• Industrial Systems Integration:
  Integrate robotics and AI with PLC/SCADA and protocols (OPC‑UA, MQTT, Modbus, TCP/IP); design standardized data acquisition across diverse asset families; ensure performance, reliability, cybersecurity, and scalability; support pilot deployments and enterprise‑scale rollouts.
• Technical Communication & Cross‑Functional Leadership:
  Deliver technical presentations to plant operations, engineering, IT, and executive stakeholders; translate complex AI/robotics concepts into measurable business value and ROI; participate in design reviews, roadmap discussions, and change management during technology adoption.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of experience in robotics systems, AI engineering, or industrial automation.
• Demonstrated deployment of production‑grade software in real‑world operational environments.
• Proficiency in ROS2 or equivalent robotics frameworks.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++ (motion planning, SLAM, perception, computer vision).
• Experience developing and deploying machine‑learning models (time‑series preferred); knowledge of LLM integration, embeddings, prompt engineering, and retrieval‑augmented architectures.
• Familiarity with MLOps, CI/CD pipelines, and model versioning.
• Understanding of PLC/SCADA platforms and industrial communication protocols; experience integrating edge systems with cloud analytics.
• Strong analytical and systems‑thinking mindset; ability to operate independently in ambiguous, high‑growth environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate technical depth into business outcomes.
• Collaborative and cross‑functional working style.
• Proof of successful deployment of quadruped robotics and fleet management platforms; integration of robotic outputs into enterprise maintenance systems; deployment of AI‑based predictive models; and executive‑level roadmap presentation.
• Los Angeles County  applicants only.

Estimated 20–40% travel for deployment and plant support.

Salary: $ – $ per year.

Benefits: Comprehensive package for full‑time members, including paid time off, parental leave, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, Health Savings Account with match, Flexible Spending Accounts, mental wellbeing support, family‑building benefits, income protection, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, and additional education and career development opportunities.

Niagara Bottling

LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. The company also complies with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act for applicants with arrest or conviction records.