Robotics and Control Support Engineer

Promise Robotics • Phoenix, AZ

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Promise Robotics is launching a state-of-the-art robotic homebuilding facility in partnership with several large homebuilders in the Phoenix area. The facility uses production lines for timber-based panelized construction to help increase the capacity and speed of home production. The Robotics and Control Support Engineer supports the facility’s robotic manufacturing systems and production operations, helping maintain uptime and improve equipment effectiveness. The role works closely with software developers, robotic engineers, production teams, and robot cell operators. Promise Robotics is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations during recruitment upon request.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or college degree in Robotics, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Strong knowledge and experience in industrial robot programming, PLC/HMI, control panels, automation, and electrical standards and best practices.
• Experience working with sensors such as laser profilers, vision systems, and force sensors.
• Willingness to work across technical areas in software and hardware as needed to solve complex problems and achieve business impact.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to push, pull, and move equipment and/or materials weighing up to 50 pounds when circumstances require.
• Ability to safely access and work beneath robotic cells, including bending, kneeling, crouching, and crawling as needed for troubleshooting, commissioning, and repairs.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of experience with automation systems programming and control, including industrial robots.
• Programming experience in Python, C, C++, or a similar language.
• Experience working with Robot Operating System (ROS).
• Programming experience with offline robot path-planning tools.
• Experience integrating KUKA robots.
• Experience with electrical system design implementation in compliance with electrical standards.
• Familiarity with residential construction.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues promptly to minimize downtime and sustain 12-hour production shifts.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair robotic hardware, sensors, drivers, and software.
• Contribute to the design, development, evaluation, and improvement of robotic manufacturing systems and processes with software developers and robotic engineers.
• Analyze equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Develop, refine, and execute equipment validation protocols, including calibration, unit testing, and verification of incremental improvements.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and robotic systems, including TwinCAT and KUKA platforms, supporting automation for wall- and floor-building processes.
• Uphold and promote safety, compliance, and professionalism.
• Communicate regularly with the production team and robot cell operators.

What This Job Offers

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