Senior Robotics Engineer (Hands-on ​/ R&D

Puesto: Senior Robotics Engineer (Hands-on / R&D)
Company Overview
Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies (ORT) is a global leader in robotics and automation solutions, part of Omron Corporation, a $5B technology company operating in over 40 countries. Our mission is to transform manufacturing through advanced robotics, improving productivity and addressing labor challenges across industries.

About the Role
We are looking for a   Senior Robotics Engineer   to join our growing team in Guadalajara.
This is a   hands-on technical role   focused on developing and improving robotics technologies that directly impact real-world industrial applications.
You will play a key role in   building new capabilities from the ground up   , working closely with global teams across engineering, product, and strategy.

What You Will Do
Design and develop   robotics solutions and core functionalities   for industrial applications
Work directly with   industrial robots (programming, tuning, optimization)
Contribute to development of   control, motion, and vision-related solutions
Collaborate with global teams to translate   customer needs into technical solutions
Support development of   new robotics capabilities and features
Participate in early-stage development of new initiatives and technologies

What We Are Looking For (Must Have)
4–7 years of experience in:
Robotics
Industrial automation
Mechatronics or related fields
Strong   hands-on experience with industrial robots
(programming, integration, optimization)
ROS
Experience working in:
Manufacturing environments
Automation projects
System integration
Solid understanding of:
Robotics fundamentals (kinematics, control basics)
Programming experience (at least one):
C++
Python
Advanced English (required)

Nice to Have (Not Mandatory)

Experience with :
Motion planning
Computer vision
Control algorithms
Exposure to:
R&D or product development environments
Master’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, or related field

Why This Role
Opportunity to work on   next-generation robotics technologies
High visibility role with global teams
Chance to   build new solutions from scratch   (not just maintain systems)
Collaboration with engineering teams in US, Mexico, and Europe

Work Setup

Location:

Guadalajara, Mexico
Hybrid: ~2 days onsite (lab environment)
✈️ Occasional travel to the US (~10%)

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Omron, we are dedicated to building an inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

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Omron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.