Automation​/Robotics Engineer; VC)

Junior Automation / Robotics Engineer

Location:

Inland Empire, CA

Travel:
Approximately 40%

We are partnering with a growing Robotics Systems Integrator that is expanding its operations into Southern California! This organization specializes in designing, programming, integrating, and supporting turnkey robotic automation systems for manufacturers across a variety of industries.

• Program, configure, and troubleshoot industrial robotic systems for a variety of manufacturing applications.
• Develop robotic cell layouts, perform reach studies, and create simulations using robot OEM software.
• Collaborate with Controls Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and Assembly teams throughout system development and integration.
• Participate in equipment installation, startup, testing, and commissioning at customer facilities.
• Support hands-on mechanical assembly, fabrication, and troubleshooting activities as needed.
• Provide technical support and service to customers in the field.
• Gain exposure to diverse automation projects involving robotic palletizing, case packing, material handling, welding, and more.

• 2+ years of experience or relevant hands-on exposure to industrial automation, PLC programming, robotics programming, or systems integration.
• Familiarity with industrial robotic platforms such as FANUC, Yaskawa, ABB, KUKA, or Kawasaki.
• Exposure to PLC programming;
  Allen-Bradley experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with Solid Works and a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline is highly preferred.
• Candidates with backgrounds in industrial maintenance, automation troubleshooting, or manufacturing engineering are also encouraged to apply.
• Willingness to travel approximately 40% for customer installations, commissioning, and technical support.
• A hands-on, problem-solving mindset with a strong desire to learn and grow technically.

• Hands-on mentorship:
  Work directly with experienced engineering leadership who are committed to developing your technical capabilities.
• Full project exposure:
  Gain experience from initial robotic programming and simulation through installation, commissioning, and customer support.
• Exciting growth phase:
  Join an established integrator as it expands into the Southern California market.
• Variety of applications:
  Work on custom automation projects across food & beverage, automotive, electronics, material handling, and other manufacturing industries.
• Career development:
  Build a broad technical foundation with opportunities to take on additional responsibility as the organization grows