Contract Automation Engineer, Robotic Workcell Integration

Base Salary

$156K - $177K

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Firm Topology

System integrator specializing in robotic workcell design for automotive and aerospace manufacturing. The firm delivers 25+ workcell installations per year across the Midwest and Southeast.

The Team

Six automation engineers under the Engineering Manager. Travel-based work with project teams assembled per contract.

The challenge

A Tier 1 automotive supplier needs 8 robotic workcells commissioned in 5 months for a new EV battery module assembly line. Standard timelines are 8 months.

Role overview

Programming and commissioning industrial robot workcells from simulation through production handover. FANUC TP and Karel programs, safety PLC integration, and the acceptance testing that proves the cell meets cycle time and quality targets.

Specializations

FANUC programmingworkcell designsafety integration

Technical requirements

  • BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Robotics Engineering, or equivalent trade experience
  • 5+ years programming and commissioning industrial robots (FANUC required)
  • Experience with safety system integration per ANSI/RIA 15.06 and ISO 13849
  • Proficiency with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000 preferred)
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites for commissioning (up to 50%)
  • Experience with automotive or aerospace manufacturing processes

Key responsibilities

  • Program FANUC industrial robots for material handling, welding, and assembly applications
  • Commission robotic workcells including safety integration per ANSI/RIA 15.06
  • Develop offline programs using RoboDK or FANUC Roboguide and validate with on-robot testing
  • Integrate safety PLCs (Allen-Bradley GuardLogix, Pilz) with robot safety I/O
  • Execute acceptance testing including cycle time validation, repeatability studies, and PFMEA verification
  • Produce as-built documentation including robot programs, I/O maps, and safety circuit drawings

Compensation & Benefits

  • Hourly rate: $75-85/hour ($156,000 - $176,800 annualized)
  • Per diem on travel assignments
  • 8-month contract with potential conversion
  • Tools and equipment provided

Contract Automation Engineer, Robotic Workcell Integration

$156K - $177K base

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