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Senior Robotics Engineer - R&D

Company: HIROTEC AMERICA

Job Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

Job Type: FULL_TIME - (ON_SITE)

Date Posted: April 06, 2025

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HIROTEC America is more than just a global industry leader with worldwide sales in excess of 1.5 billion dollars and 29 facilities in 8 countries. HIROTEC is a company that is constantly changing and growing with its community. We believe there is always room for advancement in every aspect of a business. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it, improve it.

We are hiring a Senior Robotics Engineer to lead the exploration and deployment of advanced robotic technologies in support of both internal innovation and production process improvement. This role combines hands-on robotics development with concept research and technical leadership across departments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate and implement emerging robotic technologies including robotic vision systems
  • Split time between hands-on robot programming/testing and concept development/technology scouting
  • Lead proof-of-concept development projects to validate new automation methods
  • Support operations teams as a subject matter expert (SME) for robotic integration and deployment
  • Assist with proposal and estimating efforts through technical recommendations
  • Track budgets and project timelines; present technical findings and recommendations to senior leadership
  • Mentor junior engineers
  • Articulate complex ideas clearly to executive, director, and C-suite audiences
  • Travel as needed to customer facilities, domestic events, and international group locations

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in robotics integration, programming, or R&D development
  • Experience with Fanuc robots preferred; exposure to other brands is a plus
  • Familiarity with simulation tools such as RoboGuide or Process Simulate
  • Vision system experience strongly preferred, but training can be provided
  • Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Excellent work environment and benefits awaits you!

Success is not measured by what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds.

“Orison Swett Marden”
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