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Manipulator Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

SOFIE Co.

Engineering Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

The primary responsibility of this role is first-line troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electro/mechanical equipment associated with manufacturing, including manipulator arms, lead shielded ...

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C & W Acquisition, LLC

Brake Press

Alvarado, TX · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

Confirm order requirements are met, including proper selection of job priority, tooling set up, manipulator operation and program loading. Perform regular preventative and cleaning maintenance of ...

Babcock Power Services

Overlay Operator

Tyler, TX · On-site

Experience with weld overlay application using manipulator and rotating positioner is preferred. * Knowledge of welding theory and experience with machine welding preferred * Strong skill set and ...

C&W DustTech

Brake Press

Alvarado, TX · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

... manipulator operation and program loading. • Perform regular preventative and cleaning maintenance of equipment to ensure maximum machine up-time. • Recognize and report all defects to the lead ...

Babcock Power Services

Overlay Operator

Tyler, TX

Experience with weld overlay application using manipulator and rotating positioner is preferred. * Knowledge of welding theory and experience with machine welding preferred * Strong skill set and ...

Hanwha Materials Savannah LLC

Press Operator

Houston, TX · On-site

$14.25 - $18.50/hr

Operate the 5000T hydraulic press, coordinating closely with manipulator operators or crane riggers to position hot metal precisely. * Execute upsetting and piercing operations to transform solid ...

Roboligent

Field Integration Engineer

Round Rock, TX · On-site

Company Description Roboligent is an Austin-based robotics company building Robin -- a force-controlled bimanual mobile manipulator for warehouse and industrial work. Our patent-pending actuators ...

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Roboligent

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Round Rock, TX · On-site

$69K - $89K/yr

Company Description Roboligent is an Austin-based robotics company building Robin -- a force-controlled bimanual mobile manipulator for warehouse and industrial work. Our patent-pending actuators ...

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Apptronik

Sr. Software Engineer - Wheeled Controls

Austin, TX · On-site

$44.75 - $57.25/hr

Deep understanding of classical and modern control theory applied to whole-body loco-manipulation systems, including coupled mobile base and multi-DOF manipulator dynamics. * Estimation & Fusion:

APC Worldwide

Line Operator

Amarillo, TX

$25/hr

Manually handles the animal hide to ensure proper placement for container removal via manual handling or hydraulic line manipulator. * Use transport carts to empty liquid into designated storage ...

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What is a manipulator?

A Manipulator job typically involves operating robotic or mechanical arms to move, position, or control objects in various industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, or research. Manipulators can be manual, semi-automated, or fully robotic, assisting with precision tasks like assembling products, handling hazardous materials, or performing delicate surgical procedures. Operators must have skills in coordination, attention to detail, and often technical knowledge of machinery. Some roles require specialized training or certifications depending on the industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a manipulator?

To thrive as a Manipulator, particularly in industrial settings such as warehouses or manufacturing, you need strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and experience operating machinery or materials handling equipment. Familiarity with forklift operation, pallet jacks, or automated handling systems, along with certifications like OSHA forklift certification, is often required. Excellent teamwork, communication, and time management skills help manipulators work efficiently and safely with others on the production floor. These capabilities ensure materials are moved, sorted, and processed accurately and safely to support smooth operations.

What does a typical day look like for a manipulator in a warehouse or manufacturing environment?

As a Manipulator, your day typically involves operating material handling machinery, organizing inventory, and working with team members to ensure production schedules are met. You might use lift trucks, conveyor systems, or other equipment to move raw materials or finished goods between workstations or storage areas. Working closely with supervisors and other departments, you help maintain an efficient flow of materials and promptly address any issues that arise. This role often requires adaptability since daily tasks can vary based on production needs and volume.

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Robotics Engineer, Motion Planning

Contoro Inc.

Austin, TX • On-site

$90 - $120/hr

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Job Description

Title: Robotics Engineer, Motion Planning

Intro

Contoro Robotics is an Austin-based startup revolutionizing warehouse automation with a cutting‑edge autonomous truck unloading solution capable of handling payloads over 60 lbs. Our mission is to deploy reliable, high‑throughput robotic systems that solve real logistics challenges daily—beyond proof‑of‑concept demos. We’re seeking a Robotics Engineer specializing in motion planning to own both halves of how our robot moves: the geometric path the arm and gripper take to transport boxes from the trailer to the dropoff zone, and the time‑optimal, jerk‑limited trajectory that makes that motion fast and reliable. You’ll work closely with our Autonomy lead to maximize throughput inside tightly constrained container environments.

Job Responsibility

Path Generation

  • Design and implement geometric path planning for a high‑DOF manipulator transporting single and multiple boxes through cluttered, partially‑occluded container spaces.
  • Develop and tune sampling‑based and optimization‑based planners (e.g., OMPL/RRT‑family, CHOMP/TrajOpt) within the MoveIt ecosystem for collision‑free, kinematically‑feasible motion.

Trajectory Optimization

  • Turn planned paths into time‑optimal, dynamically‑feasible trajectories that minimize cycle time while respecting velocity, acceleration, jerk, and torque limits of the arm and payload.
  • Ensure smooth, jerk‑limited motion that protects payload stability (no dropped or shifted boxes) and hardware longevity; handle near‑singularity and joint‑limit edge cases without stalls or unsafe motion.

Collision & Environment Awareness

  • Integrate perception outputs (container frame, box poses, occupancy) into the planning scene; reason about collision objects such as container walls, ceiling, and neighboring boxes.

Integration & Validation

  • Integrate path and trajectory generation with the control stack (MoveIt / ros_control); validate on real hardware and measure cycle‑time and throughput impact.
  • Collaborate with the Autonomy lead, Orchestration, Perception, and Controls to deliver end‑to‑end motion that is both fast and reliable across diverse box configurations.
Qualification/Requirements

Experience: 3+ years of professional experience in motion planning, trajectory optimization, or manipulator control, with production or real‑hardware deployment.

Education: Minimum B.S. in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience).

Technical Expertise:

  • Proficient in C++ (modern standards), Python, and ROS 1/ROS 2.
  • Hands‑on with MoveIt and motion planning frameworks (OMPL, sampling‑based planners such as RRT/RRT‑Connect/PRM, and/or optimization‑based planners such as CHOMP/TrajOpt).
  • Hands‑on with time‑optimal trajectory generation and time parameterization (e.g., TOTG/TOPP‑RA, Ruckig, jerk‑limited/S‑curve profiles).
  • Strong grasp of manipulator kinematics and dynamics—forward/inverse kinematics, collision checking, velocity/acceleration/jerk and torque constraints, singularity and joint‑limit handling for 6/7‑DOF arms.
  • Experience integrating perception inputs (point clouds, object poses, occupancy maps) into collision‑aware planning, and validating cycle‑time improvements on hardware.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong problem‑solving skills and data‑driven decision‑making.
  • Excellent communication—capable of presenting complex technical concepts clearly to cross‑functional teams.
Preferred/Plus
  • Experience with industrial manipulators (e.g., KUKA) and real‑time joint control.
  • Background in optimization‑based motion (optimal control, QP/NLP‑based trajectory optimization).
  • Experience planning for multi‑object or multi‑pick manipulation.
  • Experience optimizing for throughput/cycle‑time in a production robotics or logistics setting.
  • Exposure to physics‑based or kinematic simulation for planning validation (Isaac Sim, Gazebo, MuJoCo, Bullet).
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