Manufacturing Engineer – Robotics & Artificial Intelligence

Location: Lexington, KY Area

Employment Type: Full-Time / Direct-Hire

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Relocation Assistance: Available

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer specializing in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence to support advanced manufacturing technology initiatives within a global automotive manufacturing organization. This position will focus on developing, integrating, and deploying AI-enabled robotic solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency, flexibility, reliability, and overall production performance.

The ideal candidate will have direct automotive manufacturing experience, demonstrated success implementing artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions in industrial environments, and hands-on robotics engineering experience. This individual will collaborate with engineering, automation, and manufacturing teams to develop innovative technologies and transition solutions from proof-of-concept through full-scale production deployment.

• Develop, integrate, and deploy AI-enabled robotic solutions to improve manufacturing capabilities and operational efficiency
• Design and implement computer vision, machine learning, and sensor fusion solutions for industrial manufacturing applications
• Develop robotic applications involving automated part handling, bin picking, inspection, and other production processes
• Build and optimize AI models for deployment on industrial hardware
• Ensure AI solutions meet performance, reliability, latency, and computing requirements
• Integrate Python-based AI applications with industrial automation systems
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing competitiveness and reduce operational costs

• Lead the development and implementation of innovative manufacturing technologies
• Support equipment trials, troubleshooting, debugging, and performance validation
• Transition advanced technology solutions from initial concept through production deployment
• Collaborate with robotics engineers, controls engineers, and manufacturing teams to integrate new technologies into existing production systems
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements
• Ensure equipment and technology solutions meet safety, reliability, and manufacturability requirements

• Develop and implement computer vision, machine learning, and deep learning applications
• Utilize simulation platforms such as Isaac Sim, Mu Jo Co , or equivalent tools
• Support concept validation, synthetic data generation, and Sim2
  
  Real deployment
• Integrate and optimize industrial sensors, including RGBD cameras, LiDAR, and Time-of-Flight systems
• Evaluate sensor performance, image quality, accuracy, and system reliability
• Apply software engineering principles to develop scalable industrial AI solutions

• Research and evaluate emerging Physical AI and advanced robotics technologies
• Conduct technology benchmarking and collaborate with equipment suppliers
• Manage contractors responsible for designing and constructing testing cells
• Coordinate equipment testing, validation, and production implementation
• Develop technical documentation to support future deployment and standardization
• Present technical findings, project results, and recommendations to management and executive leadership

• Partner with manufacturing, robotics, controls, and advanced technology teams
• Support the integration of AI and robotics into existing manufacturing operations
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external technology suppliers
• Communicate technical concepts and project progress effectively
• Support…