Robotics Automation Engineer

Avispa Technology•Tucson, AZ

12h•Onsite

About The Position

A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Robotics Automation Engineer to support the design, prototyping, testing, and development of advanced robotic and automation systems for next-generation laboratory and pathology applications. This role combines expertise in robotics, mechatronics, motion control, machine vision, and system integration to develop innovative automation solutions in a fast-paced research and development environment.

Requirements

8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; OR 4+ years of relevant experience with a Master's degree in a related discipline; OR 2+ years of relevant experience with a PhD in a related discipline.
Strong knowledge of robotics, mechatronics, motion control systems, sensing technologies, coordinate systems, and automation engineering principles.
Hands-on experience designing, assembling, troubleshooting, and testing robotic or automation systems.
Experience with mechanical, electrical, and software prototyping.
Experience with robot programming and simulation software, preferably ABB RobotStudio.
Experience with motion control technologies, including servo systems, stepper motors, encoders, feedback systems, and positioning controls.
Experience with machine vision systems for object detection, robot guidance, inspection, or automation applications.
Experience with electronic and industrial control systems, including PID control, PLCs, and industrial automation controls.
Experience with industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, Profinet, Profibus, RS-485, or similar technologies.
Experience with CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.

Nice To Haves

Experience with industrial networking, TCP/IP, switches, routers, or Fortinet technologies is preferred.
Experience with robotic calibration using machine vision technologies such as fiducials, ArUco tags, or AprilTags is preferred.
Experience within diagnostics, laboratory automation, pathology, or healthcare technology environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, build, prototype, and test robotic, mechatronic, and automation systems, applying engineering principles to support research initiatives, process automation, system integration, and new product development projects.
Perform simulations, experiments, analyses, and validation testing to evaluate system performance, troubleshoot technical challenges, and refine designs through iterative development and user feedback.
Develop and integrate mechanical, electrical, software, motion control, sensing, machine vision, and industrial communication components into prototype systems that meet project objectives and performance requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and research teams to support project planning, concept development, technical reviews, patentable innovations, presentations, and the successful execution of agile development activities.
Create technical documentation, communicate project results to diverse stakeholders, and contribute engineering expertise toward the advancement of laboratory automation and diagnostic technologies.