Automation Engineer

Standard Bots • Philadelphia, PA

23h • $80,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Automation Engineer focused on turn-key robotic integration, you will be the hands-on technical owner for deploying Standard Bots solutions at customer manufacturing sites. You'll take projects from initial site assessment and cell design through installation, programming, testing, and customer handoff — ensuring every deployment runs reliably and exceeds uptime expectations. You're equally comfortable in a conference room drawing cell layouts and on a factory floor running cables, tuning vision systems, and troubleshooting with maintenance teams. You hold yourself to high standards on safety, documentation, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience integrating industrial or collaborative robots in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated track record of leading complete turn-key automation projects from design through customer acceptance
• Experience programming cobots or industrial robots (e.g., Universal Robots, Fanuc, KUKA, ABB, or equivalent); Standard Bots training provided
• Solid understanding of robot kinematics, end-of-arm tooling selection, and collaborative safety standards
• PLC programming experience (Allen Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent) and familiarity with industrial networking protocols
• Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar) for cell layout and fixture design
• Hands-on electrical skills: reading schematics, panel wiring, and basic troubleshooting with a multimeter and oscilloscope
• Familiarity with machine vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, or similar) for part detection and guidance
• Strong project management instincts: you track open items, communicate proactively, and deliver on time
• Customer-facing confidence: comfortable presenting technical plans to operations managers and C-suite stakeholders alike
• Detail-oriented, disciplined, self-directed, and resourceful

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ROS2 or other robot middleware frameworks
• Background in machine tending, palletizing, welding automation, or assembly applications
• Familiarity with OEE metrics and lean manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, SMED)
• OSHA 10/30 courses or equivalent manufacturing safety training
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering (or equivalent practical experience)
• Experience deploying automation in regulated industries (FDA, automotive IATF 16949)

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and process reviews to define robotic cell architecture, end-of-arm tooling, fixturing, and safety zone layout
• Develop detailed integration specifications, I/O maps, wiring diagrams, and risk assessments
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to size and select peripheral equipment — grippers, conveyors, sensors, vision systems, and safety hardware
• Program robots using Standard Bots' toolchain; develop motion paths, force control routines, and vision-guided pick logic
• Integrate robots with PLCs, HMIs, MES, and customer ERP systems via standard industrial protocols (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP)
• Perform FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing), resolving mechanical, electrical, and software punch list items
• Commission safety systems including laser scanners, light curtains, area mats, and collaborative-mode force/speed monitoring
• Lead on-site installation and startup, coordinating with customer facilities, maintenance, and production teams
• Develop and deliver operator and maintenance training programs tailored to each customer's technical maturity
• Produce clear, accurate as-built documentation: wiring diagrams, PLC I/O lists, robot program backups, and maintenance SOPs
• Provide remote and on-site troubleshooting support during the warranty and post deployment period
• Track field issues and communicate root causes and corrective actions to the product and engineering teams
• Identify process improvement opportunities across the integration practice: reusable code libraries, template cell designs, and commissioning checklists

Benefits

• All Full-Time Employees are eligible for Employee Stock Options.
• We also offer a package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level