What are the responsibilities and job description for the Robotics Automation Engineer position at Katalyst CRO?
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Robotics Automation Engineer and technical leader with hands-on expertise in PLC programming, controls architecture, and industrial robotics. The role will focus on designing, developing, and deploying advanced automation and controls systems for manufacturing operations, including Industry 4.0 and IT/OT integration.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a Senior Robotics Automation Engineer and technical leader with hands-on expertise in PLC programming, controls architecture, and industrial robotics. The role will focus on designing, developing, and deploying advanced automation and controls systems for manufacturing operations, including Industry 4.0 and IT/OT integration.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide senior technical leadership with hands-on PLC and robotics programming.
- Develop PLC programming and controls architecture using Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley PLCs, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk.
- Develop HMI, SCADA, historian, and operator interfaces with clear visualization, alarm, and diagnostic standards.
- Program and integrate industrial robotics, including ABB and Yaskawa/Motoman systems.
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced automation and controls systems for manufacturing operations.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for PLC architecture, HMI development, robotics programming, industrial networks, and machine safety systems.
- Drive digital manufacturing initiatives, including:
- IIoT connectivity
- Data collection
- Machine monitoring
- Remote diagnostics
- Industry 4.0 technologies
- Work with machine vision systems and barcode/RFID technologies.
- Support IT/OT integration and digital manufacturing initiatives.
- Perform robotic simulation and online/offline robot teaching for ABB and Yaskawa/Motoman systems.
- 710 years of experience in manufacturing automation, controls engineering, robotics integration, or industrial equipment development.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering.
- Strong hands-on experience with PLC programming and controls architecture.
- Experience with Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley PLC, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk.
- Strong industrial robotics programming and integration experience with ABB and Yaskawa/Motoman.
- Experience with HMI, SCADA, historian, and operator interface development.
- Knowledge of industrial networks and machine safety systems.
- Experience with Industry 4.0 and IT/OT integration.