Robotics Automation Engineer; Research and Early Development

Robotics Automation Engineer – Research & Early Development

Location:

1910 East Innovation Park Drive, Tucson, AZ 85755

Contract Duration: 12 Months — Potential Extension or Full-Time Conversion

Pay Rate: $55–$65/hour (W2)

Benefits:
Weekly Pay, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are seeking a Robotics Automation Engineer to join a research and early development engineering team focused on robotics, automation, motion control, machine vision, and physical AI.

The ideal candidate has strong hands‑on experience prototyping and integrating robotic and motion‑control systems, with the ability to develop, test, and iterate both hardware and software solutions.

• Robotics and automation system integration
• Motion control and robotic prototyping
• Machine vision for calibration, object detection, and robot guidance
• Mechanical, electrical, and software prototyping
• Robotics/physical AI applications
• Hands‑on development and testing of prototype systems

• Apply advanced engineering knowledge to research and early development projects involving process automation and robotic system integration.
• Generate concepts and develop, assemble, and test robotics and automation prototypes.
• Design and integrate mechanical, electrical, and software components into functional prototype systems.
• Develop and implement motion‑control systems, including stepper motors, servo motors, encoders, and feedback systems.
• Apply machine vision technologies for object detection, robot guidance, calibration, and positioning.
• Conduct simulations, analyses, experiments, and testing to evaluate design concepts and project hypotheses.
• Troubleshoot and iterate prototype designs based on testing, performance results, user feedback, and project requirements.
• Participate in the development of new components, products, and processes, particularly for pathology laboratory applications.
• Contribute to potentially patentable components, systems, processes, or technical solutions.
• Work independently under general direction while exercising sound technical judgment.
• Participate in project planning and execution as part of a cross‑functional Agile research engineering team.
• Prepare and present project results, technical findings, and data to diverse audiences.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• ​Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a directly related discipline;
  Robotics preferred.
• Candidates must meet one of the following experience requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree + 8 years of related experience, OR
  • Master’s degree + 4 years of related experience, OR
  • PhD + 2 years of related experience.

• Strong knowledge of robotics/mechatronics engineering principles, motion control, sensing, and coordinate systems.
• Hands‑on experience assembling, integrating, and testing robotics or automation systems.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, and software prototyping.
• Experience with robot programming/software; ABB Robot Studio preferred.
• Experience with motion‑control systems, including:
  • Stepper motors
  • Servo motors
  • Encoders
  • Feedback systems
• Experience using machine vision for:
  • Object detection
  • Robot guidance
  • Calibration
  • Positioning
• Experience with electronic control systems, including PID control, PLCs, or industrial controls.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as:
  • PROFIBUS
  • EtherCAT
  • PROFINET
  • RS‑485
  • Similar industrial communication technologies
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently in a research and development environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Creative and analytical mindset with the ability to learn and iterate quickly.

• Experience with robotic calibration using machine vision, including:
  • Fiducial markers
  • ArUco tags
  • April Tags
• Experience with CAD software, preferably Solid Works.
• Experience with industrial networking, including:
  • Network switches
  • Fortinet
  • Routers
  • TCP/IP
• Experience in the diagnostic, medical device, or pathology laboratory industry.

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