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Job Title: Robotics Equipment Engineer

Job Description

The Robotics Equipment Engineer will support a new megafactory campus by focusing on KUKA robotics and systems integration within an industrial automation environment. This role designs, integrates, and optimizes robotic equipment and control systems, with a strong emphasis on KUKA robots and the interfaces to welding, fastening, and testing equipment. The engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, efficient, and scalable automation solutions across a multi-building manufacturing campus.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and commission KUKA robotic systems for industrial automation applications within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Develop and implement robotics integration strategies that ensure seamless operation between KUKA robots and associated production equipment.
• Configure and optimize robotic programs to support automated processes such as welding, fastening, and testing operations.
• Integrate KUKA robots with weld guns (spot), weld controllers, Atlas Copco fastening tools, Hipot testers, CTS leak testers, and related automation equipment.
• Collaborate with controls engineers to interface KUKA robotics with Siemens PLCs and control architectures, including TIA Portal where applicable.
• Troubleshoot robotics and control system issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Support the installation, testing, and validation of new robotic equipment and automation cells across the megafactory campus.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of documentation for robotic systems, including integration schematics, configuration details, and operating procedures.
• Work closely with manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve system performance, reliability, and safety.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance automation efficiency and standardize robotics integration practices across the facility.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with KUKA robotics, including programming, setup, and troubleshooting in an industrial environment.
• Proven in robotics integration and systems integration within industrial automation.
• Practical experience in industrial automation, with a focus on integrating robotic equipment into production processes.
• Knowledge of controls engineering principles as they relate to robotic systems and automated equipment.
• Ability to integrate KUKA robots with welding, fastening, and testing equipment used in manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving skills for diagnosing and resolving robotics and control system issues.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering and production teams in a manufacturing setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens PLCs and control systems, including TIA Portal, is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Siemens-based control architectures and PLC programming for automation applications.
• Experience interfacing KUKA robots with weld guns (spot), weld controllers, Atlas Copco fastening tools, Hipot testers, CTS leak testers, and similar equipment.
• in controls engineering, including configuration and integration of PLCs, robots, and peripheral devices.
• Exposure to large-scale manufacturing or megafactory environments with multi-building campuses.
• Ability to adapt to evolving automation requirements and support long-term, scalable integration solutions.

Work Environment

The role is based at a new megafactory campus located approximately 30–40 minutes west of Houston in Brookshire. The facility consists of multiple buildings and a large-scale industrial manufacturing environment focused on advanced automation. The engineer works on-site around production equipment, KUKA robotic systems, Siemens-based control systems, weld guns, weld controllers, Atlas Copco fastening tools, Hipot testers, CTS leak testers, and other industrial automation technologies. The environment is typical of a modern manufacturing plant, with active production areas, automated cells, and collaborative work with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

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