Robotics Automation Engineer

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.

Key focus areas for this role include:

• 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:
• Servo motors
• Encoders
• Feedback systems
• Experience using machine vision for:
• Robot guidance
• Calibration
• Experience with electronic control systems, including PID control, PLCs, or industrial controls
  .
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as:
• PROFIBUS
• EtherCAT
• PROFINET
• RS-485
• 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
• 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
  .