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Robotics Engineer

Gear 5 Automation
Brighton, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/29/2026


Gear 5 Automation, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to get stronger across North America.

Join us as a Robotics Engineer as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.

Location Type: This is a Work from Home position with 75% Travel

As a Robotics Engineer, you will work with some of the most talented engineers in the automation industry. This role will enable you to perfect your experience while integrating some of the most state of the art robotics & technology available. The innovative solutions we work on offer diverse experiences that will strengthen your skills and challenge your abilities.

How You’ll Make An Impact

  • Teach TCPs, Frames, Loads, DCS (Safety Configuration)
  • Configure robot I/O (including communications)
  • Set up and configure various types of dispense process equipment within paint shop and general assembly applications
  • Set up and configure various types of vision equipment including robot mounted as well as floor mounted systems
  • Development of Offline Programs (OLPs)
  • Develop simulations with one or more platforms for internal and external process validations
  • Use your exposure to cycle time improvement initiatives to optimize robot applications.
  • Confirmation of robot models
  • Lead robotics projects
  • Mentor others in the department as applicable

Note: This list of responsibilities is inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You’ll Bring

  • 3 years of related or equivalent experience programming robots and launching robot systems
  • 3 years experience commissioning from scratch to customer standards
  • Previous automotive industry experience preferred.

Skills You’ll Have

  • Experience with one or more robot applications: Material Handling, Dispense (Urethane, Sealer, Adhesive, Paint), Welding (Spot, Arc, Laser)
  • Familiar with robot peripheral devices, Tool Center Points, offline programming software, External Axis, User Frame
  • Fanuc RoboGuide, Fanuc Vision, Fanuc 2D Vision, 3D Vision, 3DV
  • Experience with robotic and third party vision systems

Other Details

  • Must be able to travel 75% to customer sites

Company Overview

At Gear 5 Automation, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Willingness to travel:

  • 75% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $55 - $60

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