Industrial Robotics Engineer (Mexico Programs)

About the role

Design, program, and support industrial robot cells tied to Mexico manufacturing initiatives while working remotely from the US.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robot programs for handling, welding, palletizing, assembly, and machine tending
• Integrate robots with PLCs, safety PLCs, sensors, and industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, DeviceNet)
• Implement and validate safety circuits and compliance practices (risk assessments, interlocks, E-stops, guarding)
• Support commissioning, FAT/SAT test plans, and production ramp with structured troubleshooting and documentation
• Improve cycle time, path planning, and cell utilization using simulation, offline programming, and motion tuning
• Build standards for versioning, backup/restore, change control, and maintenance procedures across sites
• Collaborate with vision teams to deploy inspection and guidance solutions (2D/3D cameras, lighting, calibration)

Requirements

• 4+ years in industrial automation or robotics engineering with hands-on robot programming
• Strong PLC fundamentals (ladder logic/structured text) and robot controller integration
• Experience with at least one major robot OEM (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa/Motoman)
• Working knowledge of industrial safety principles, guarding, lockout/tagout, and risk reduction

Work Environment

Remote role; periodic coordination with Mexico-based stakeholders may be required.