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Title: Robotic Arm Engineer III (FANUC)
Location: Denver, CO Region
Target Start Date: ASAP
Type: Long-term Contract (2-3+ yrs) or Contract-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $57.50-$62.50/hr ($120-130K/yr)
Summary
Our client, a global leader in advanced autonomous and robotic solutions across multiple industries, is seeking a hands-on Robotic Arm Engineer to lead the design, programming, integration, and deployment of FANUC robotic arm solutions in complex industrial and autonomous vehicle environments.
Key Responsibilities- Design, program, and optimize FANUC robotic arm systems for development and production environments.
- Lead robotic system integration efforts across mechanical, electrical, controls, and software engineering teams.
- Collaborate on end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and interface design for autonomous truck-to-trailer connection systems.
- Develop robust motion control, error handling, and recovery strategies for real-world operating conditions.
- Integrate and optimize FANUC iRVision (2D/3D) systems for alignment and adaptability.
- Drive testing, validation, troubleshooting, and performance optimization to ensure reliability and uptime.
- Support field deployments, customer integration activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to robotics engineering standards and best practices.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 3-5+ years of experience programming and deploying FANUC robotic systems or similar industrial robotic arms.
- Strong experience with FANUC TP/KAREL programming and robotic system configuration.
- Experience integrating FANUC iRVision (2D and/or 3D) systems.
- Background working across robotics hardware/software environments including sensors, PLCs, and controls systems.
- Proven troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with autonomous systems, mobile robotics, or industrial automation environments.
- Familiarity with PLC integration, fieldbus protocols (EtherNet/IP, ProfiNet), and controls systems.
- Experience with EOAT/tooling design and robotic safety systems.
- Prior technical leadership or mentoring experience.
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