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Staff Robotics Engineer

Goleta, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Staff Robotics Engineer Company: Digital Surgery Systems Inc. Job Posting Location: Goleta, California, United States Functional Area: Information Technology Working Model: Onsite Days of Work:

Robotics Integration Sustaining Lead

Santa Clara, CA

$125K - $201K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... engineering teams to drive design changes to prevent recurrence in future system releases. Core Job Responsibilities: * Technical ownership for lifecycle support of deployed surgical robotics systems ...

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How much do overnight surgical robotics engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for overnight surgical robotics engineer in the United States is $105,605.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,500.00 and $127,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Overnight Surgical Robotics Engineer vs Surgical Robotics Technician?

AspectOvernight Surgical Robotics EngineerSurgical Robotics Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering, robotics, or related field; certifications in robotics or surgical systemsAssociate's degree or certification in surgical technology or robotics
Work EnvironmentDesign, develop, and test robotic surgical systems, often in labs or engineering settingsMaintain, troubleshoot, and operate surgical robotic equipment in hospitals or surgical centers
Employer & IndustryMedical device companies, research institutions, hospitalsHospitals, surgical centers, medical device companies

Overnight Surgical Robotics Engineers focus on designing and developing robotic systems used in surgeries, often working in labs or R&D settings. Surgical Robotics Technicians primarily maintain and troubleshoot these systems in clinical environments. Both roles require technical knowledge, but engineers are more involved in creation, while technicians focus on operational support.

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Infographic showing various Overnight Surgical Robotics Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,605 per year, or $50.8 per hour.

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Job description

SUMMARY

The Robotics Engineer is a recognized robotics expert and thought leader, setting technical direction for robot integration across multiple programs. This role pioneers advanced applications, defines best practices, and represents the company in customer and industry forums.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

•       Defines robotics standards, strategies, and best practices across the company.

•       Tackles unprecedented robotics challenges with innovative solutions.

•       Mentors technicians and engineers at all levels.

•       Represents company expertise in customer meetings and industry forums.

•       Aligns robotics solutions with business growth and strategic direction.

•       Acts as the highest-level technical escalation point for the service department, resolving critical field failures and leading the development of remote support strategies, diagnostic procedures, and knowledge base content; collaborates with service leadership to identify recurring issues and drive engineering improvements across the installed base.

•       Deep expertise in three or more specialized robot application areas, including vision-guided robotics, palletizing, dispensing/adhesive application, painting/coating, and arc/spot welding.

•       Serves as the company''s internal subject matter expert for at least one specialized application domain; defines programming standards, tooling guidelines, and best practices for that domain.

•       Leads vision system architecture decisions, camera selection, calibration strategies, lighting design, and resolves complex vision integration challenges across programs.

•       Advanced proficiency in robot reach studies, timing studies, and full cell simulation using ABB RobotStudio and Fanuc ROBOGUIDE; capable of training others in simulation best practices.

•       Uses offline simulation proactively during the quoting and design phases to validate feasibility, optimize cycle times, and reduce project risk before hardware is built.

•       Evaluates emerging application technologies (collaborative robots, force-torque sensing, AI-assisted vision) and provides recommendations for adoption into the company''s capability portfolio.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

•       Bachelor''s degree in welding engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or a related engineering discipline; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

•       0-2 years of experience in welding engineering, welding process development, or a related field; relevant internship, co-op, or capstone project experience is a plus.

•       Foundational knowledge of welding processes (GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, Laser) and welding metallurgy, gained through coursework, internships, or hands-on project work.

•       Exposure to developing or qualifying welding procedures, or troubleshooting weld process issues, through academic, internship, or project-based experience.

•       Coursework or exposure to robotic welding systems and offline programming software is a plus.

•       AWS certifications (e.g., CWEng, CWI) are not required but a plus; willingness to pursue certification over time is expected.

•       Strong desire to learn from and collaborate with senior welding engineering staff and robotic welding technicians.

•       Willingness to learn and apply welding codes and standards such as AWS D1.1 and ASME Section IX.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•       Regularly works in a manufacturing/shop environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, and moderate noise levels.

•       May be required to travel to customer sites for installation, commissioning, or service support, including occasional overnight travel.

•       Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands to handle tools, controls, and equipment; occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.

•       Required to follow all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES