Manufacturing Robotics Engineer (Brazil Programs)

About the role

Own end-to-end industrial automation delivery for Brazil manufacturing lines, including robot cell concept, detailed design, build support, commissioning, and steady-state optimization. Collaborate with controls, mechanical, and manufacturing stakeholders to translate takt time and quality requirements into reliable robotics solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate robotic workcells for welding, material handling, machine tending, assembly, or palletizing
• Program and debug industrial robots (e.g., ABB, FANUC, KUKA, Yaskawa) using online and offline programming workflows
• Develop and validate PLC logic, I/O mapping, safety circuits, and interlocks for cell operation
• Configure machine vision and inspection steps for pick guidance, part presence, and quality checks
• Create commissioning plans, run FAT/SAT, and support production ramp with structured issue tracking
• Implement cycle-time improvements, OEE monitoring, and downtime root-cause analysis for continuous improvement
• Produce documentation: SOPs, maintenance plans, and operator training materials
• Ensure compliance with industrial safety standards (risk assessment, guarding, E-stops, safety PLC validation)

Requirements

• Mid-Senior experience delivering industrial robotics in manufacturing environments
• Hands-on robot programming and commissioning expertise across at least one major robot OEM
• Working knowledge of PLCs, industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET), sensors, and actuators
• Experience with simulation/offline programming tools and production change control
• Ability to collaborate remotely with on-site technicians and vendors supporting Brazil plants

Pay

Competitive hourly rate: $30–$50/hr (USD). Remote role; commissioning support may require planned on-site windows.