Job Description
Title: Robotics Automation Engineer
Location: Tucson, AZ 100% Onsite
Duration: 12+ Months
Job Description:
We are seeking a Robotics Automation Engineer to support research and early development projects involving robotics, motion control, machine vision, and automation system integration.
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on engineer who can design, prototype, integrate, test, and troubleshoot physical robotic systems. Strong experience with motion control, machine vision-based robotic calibration, sensing, and robotics/physical AI is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Skills
Ideal Candidate
The strongest candidate will have hands-on Robotics R&D experience with a proven background in:
Robotics Integration + Motion Control + Machine Vision + Robotic Calibration + Physical Prototyping
Candidates who are primarily focused on software development, PLC programming, CAD, or robotics simulation without hands-on physical robotics integration may not be a strong fit.
Work Environment
Location: Tucson, AZ 100% Onsite
Duration: 12+ Months
Job Description:
We are seeking a Robotics Automation Engineer to support research and early development projects involving robotics, motion control, machine vision, and automation system integration.
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on engineer who can design, prototype, integrate, test, and troubleshoot physical robotic systems. Strong experience with motion control, machine vision-based robotic calibration, sensing, and robotics/physical AI is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, integrate, and test robotics and automation prototypes.
- Develop and prototype mechanical, electrical, and software components for complex robotic systems.
- Integrate motion control systems, sensors, actuators, encoders, and robotic platforms.
- Apply machine vision for object detection, robot guidance, positioning, and calibration.
- Perform engineering simulations, experiments, testing, and analysis to validate system performance.
- Develop and evaluate new components, processes, and automation solutions for research applications.
- Troubleshoot and improve robotic systems based on testing, user feedback, and project requirements.
- Work with cross-functional Agile engineering teams to plan and execute R&D projects.
- Document technical results and present findings to engineering and cross-functional teams.
- Exercise independent technical judgment in developing solutions to complex engineering problems.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls, Automation Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, OR 4+ years with a Master's degree, OR 2+ years with a PhD.
- Strong knowledge of robotics/mechatronics, motion control, sensing, coordinate systems, and automation.
- Hands-on experience assembling, integrating, testing, and troubleshooting robotics/automation systems.
- Experience with mechanical, electrical, and software prototyping.
- Experience with servo/stepper motors, encoders, feedback systems, and motion control.
- Experience with machine vision for object detection, robot guidance, or calibration.
- Experience with PID control, PLCs, or industrial control systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in an R&D environment.
Preferred Skills
- ABB RobotStudio or other industrial robot software/programming platforms.
- SolidWorks or other CAD software.
- Machine-vision-based robotic calibration using fiducials, ArUco tags, AprilTags, or similar technologies.
- Industrial communication protocols including EtherCAT, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, RS-485, and TCP/IP.
- Industrial networking including switches, routers, and network infrastructure.
- Experience with diagnostic equipment, medical devices, or pathology laboratory automation is a plus.
- Exposure to robotics/physical AI and research-driven product development.
Ideal Candidate
The strongest candidate will have hands-on Robotics R&D experience with a proven background in:
Robotics Integration + Motion Control + Machine Vision + Robotic Calibration + Physical Prototyping
Candidates who are primarily focused on software development, PLC programming, CAD, or robotics simulation without hands-on physical robotics integration may not be a strong fit.
Work Environment
- 100% onsite in Tucson, AZ
- No travel required
- Research and Early Development environment
- Cross-functional Agile engineering team
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Tucson, AZ |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $55–$65 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 2002 |
| Website | http://www.talentburst.com/ |
About Company
For over 20 years, TalentBurst Inc. has been an award-winning provider of cutting-edge Workforce Management Solutions. With a strong commitment to staying ahead in the tech landscape, we pioneer innovative approaches to talent acquisition. Our expertise spans Life Sciences, and Healthcare Staffing, Banking, Financial, IT, and Engineering, as well as Global Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), State, Local Government and Education (SLED), and IC validation/compliance services. Additionally, our division, TalentProcure, leads the industry with offerings such as High Hazard Payroll, Managed Services, and Vendor on Premise (VOP) solutions.
Due to our prioritization of excellent standards, we are Joint Commission Certified and are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in the USA and Canada. Supporting over 130 Fortune 500 companies globally, we excel in navigating the landscape of talent acquisition. In a world of constant change, we embrace developing people-centric solutions that address the unique demands of our clients. Stay connected by visiting our website and following us on social media!
Skills
- ABB (Asea Brown Boveri)unmatched
- Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
- Automationunmatched
- Automation Engineeringunmatched
- Automation Systemsunmatched
- CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Softwareunmatched
- CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
- Calibrationunmatched
- Communications Protocolsunmatched
- Control Systemsunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Customer/Client Researchunmatched
- Electrical Componentsunmatched
- Electrical Engineeringunmatched
- Electricityunmatched
- Laboratory Automationunmatched
- Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
- Medical Diagnosisunmatched
- Medical Equipmentunmatched
- Motion Controlunmatched
- Network Administration/Managementunmatched
- Network Routersunmatched
- Network Switchingunmatched
- Pathologyunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Product Developmentunmatched
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
- Prototypingunmatched
- RS-485unmatched
- Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
- Roboticsunmatched
- Servomechanismunmatched
- Simulationunmatched
- Software Developmentunmatched
- Software Engineeringunmatched
- Software Prototypingunmatched
- SolidWorksunmatched
- System Integration (SI)unmatched
- System Testunmatched
- System Validationunmatched
- TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)unmatched
- Technical Presentationunmatched
- Technical Writingunmatched
- Test Automationunmatched
- Testingunmatched
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