Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. HBD Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Robotics & Automation Engineer to deploy robotic and automation systems across its U.S. manufacturing facilities. The role leads automation projects from concept through commissioning, including system selection, programming, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and production ramp-up, with approximately 50% travel.
Responsibilities
- Lead automation projects from concept development through production stabilization
- Evaluate and select robotics, automation, and machine control technologies
- Develop system requirements, technical specifications, and performance criteria
- Manage automation integrators, equipment suppliers, and contractors
- Program and commission industrial robotic systems
- Support PLC integration, controls validation, HMI configuration, and troubleshooting
- Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Provide hands-on support during installation, startup, commissioning, and ramp-up
- Troubleshoot robotic, electrical, mechanical, controls, and vision systems
- Identify opportunities to improve safety, throughput, quality, and labor efficiency
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Robotics, or related field)
- 5+ years of experience implementing industrial automation and robotic systems in manufacturing environments
- Hands-on experience programming and commissioning industrial robots
- Experience leading capital equipment or automation projects
- Strong troubleshooting skills across robotic, electrical, mechanical, and controls systems
- Experience working with automation integrators and machine builders
- Industrial Robots: FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa/Motoman, Universal Robots, or similar
- Robot programming, optimization, and commissioning
- PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, etc.)
- HMI development and controls integration
- Machine vision systems
- Motion control and servo systems
- End-of-arm tooling integration
- Industrial electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Machine safety, safeguarding, FAT/SAT, and commissioning
- This role requires approximately **50% travel (up to two weeks per month)** to support installation, commissioning, and startup activities at manufacturing sites
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
- CNC machine tending and manufacturing automation
- Metal fabrication, machining, forging, or heavy manufacturing
- Automated assembly, material handling, and robotics integration
- Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, and Continuous Improvement
Benefits
- When not traveling, employees may work remotely.
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