Role Overview
Own end-to-end industrial automation delivery for Brazil manufacturing lines, including robot cell concept, detailed design, build support, commissioning, and steady-state optimization. You will collaborate with controls, mechanical, and manufacturing stakeholders to translate takt time and quality requirements into reliable robotics solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Design and integrate robotic workcells for welding, material handling, machine tending, assembly, or palletizing
Program and debug industrial robots (e.g., ABB, FANUC, KUKA, Yaskawa) using online and offline programming workflows
Develop and validate PLC logic, I/O mapping, safety circuits, and interlocks for cell operation
Configure machine vision and inspection steps for pick guidance, part presence, and quality checks
Create commissioning plans, run FAT/SAT, and support production ramp with structured issue tracking
Implement cycle-time improvements, OEE monitoring, and downtime root-cause analysis for continuous improvement
Produce documentation: SOPs, maintenance plans, and operator training materials
Ensure compliance with industrial safety standards (risk assessment, guarding, E-stops, safety PLC validation)
Qualifications
Mid-Senior experience delivering industrial robotics in manufacturing environments
Hands-on robot programming and commissioning expertise across at least one major robot OEM
Working knowledge of PLCs, industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET), sensors, and actuators
Experience with simulation/offline programming tools and production change control
Ability to collaborate remotely with on-site technicians and vendors supporting Brazil plants
Compensation
Competitive hourly rate:
$30–$50/hr
(USD).
Remote role; commissioning support may require planned on-site windows.