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ELEMET GROUP INC

Automation Engineer

Princeton, MN · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Ability to troubleshoot robotic systems using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable ... Director of Operations Direct Reports: Yes Pay Type: Salary Job Type: Indirect Labor Requisition ID ...

Vertiv Co

RPA / Test Automation Engineer

Westerville, OH · On-site

$44.25 - $58.50/hr

Job Summary Vertiv is seeking a technically skilled and self-directed RPA / Test Automation Engineer to serve as the hands-on lead for robotic process automation and internal test automation ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for director robotics automation engineer in the United States is $107,126.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,500.00 and $123,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Robotics Automation Engineer vs Robotics Engineer?

AspectDirector Robotics Automation EngineerRobotics Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Engineering, Management experienceBachelor's or Master's in Robotics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
Work EnvironmentLeadership, strategic planning, cross-department collaborationDesign, develop, test robotic systems, hands-on technical work
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, automation firms, large tech companiesResearch labs, manufacturing, automation companies

The main difference is that the Director Robotics Automation Engineer focuses on strategic leadership, project oversight, and team management, while the Robotics Engineer is primarily involved in technical design, development, and implementation of robotic systems. The director role requires more experience in management and planning, whereas the engineer role emphasizes technical expertise and hands-on work.

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Infographic showing various Director Robotics Automation Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,126 per year, or $51.5 per hour.

Robotics Automation Engineer (Research and Early Development)

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Oro Valley, AZ • On-site

Other

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Title: Robotics Automation Engineer (Research and Early Development)
Description: Description
Summary/Overview:
Applies diversified knowledge of design principles, practices and implementation in complex systems and assignments. General responsibilities include concept generation, prototyping, detailed design and testing to assess performance against project objectives. Works as part of an agile research engineering team, making independent decisions and exercising technical judgment to achieve generally defined project goals. Iterates designs based on feedback and user testing.
Responsibility Statements:
  • Applies advanced engineering knowledge to research projects, typically related to process automation and integration.
  • Participates in defining new components, products or processes, typically for pathology lab applications.
  • Creates potentially patentable components for systems, or processes.
  • Receives general direction and exercises considerable discretion as to work details.
  • Performs simulations, analyses and experiments to test hypotheses related to project outcomes.
  • Designs, builds and tests prototype hardware and software systems to achieve defined goals.
  • Prepares and delivers presentations of project results to others; presents data to diverse audiences.
  • Participates in project planning as part of a cross functional agile technical team.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications / Work Experience:
  • Required: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a directly related discipline + 8y experience, OR
  • MS degree in directly related discipline + 4 years of related experience required; OR
  • PhD degree in directly related discipline + 2 years of related experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Expert knowledge of principles and concepts of robotic/mechatronic engineering, motion control, sensing and coordinate systems.
  • Creative, independent thinker, able to work in a research setting.
  • Strong problem solving skills and willingness to learn.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience of hands-on assembly and of robotics/automation systems.
  • Experience with mechanical, electrical and software prototyping.
  • Experience with robot software (preferably ABB RobotStudio).
  • Experience with motion control systems (stepper, servo control, encoders, feedback).
  • Experience with machine vision for object detection and/or robot guidance.
  • Experience with CAD software preferred (preferably SolidWorks).
  • Experience of the diagnostic industry / pathology lab is beneficial, but not required.
  • Experience with electronic control (PID control, PLC, industrial control.)
  • Experience with industrial communication protocols (profibus, ethercat, profinet, rs-485, etc.)
  • Preferred: experience with industrial networks (switch, fortinet, routers, TCP/IP)
  • Preferred: experience with robotic calibration thru machine vision (fiducials, AruCO tags, April tags, etc)

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