Robotics Automation Engineer
Katalyst CRO • Florence, South Carolina, United States
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Role & seniority
- Senior Robotics Automation Engineer; technical leader (hands-on)
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Stack / tools
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PLC/Controls: Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk
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Robotics: ABB, Yaskawa/Motoman (robot simulation + online/offline teaching)
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Visualization/Systems: HMI, SCADA, historian, operator interfaces
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Other: industrial networks, machine safety systems; Industry 4.0 / IIoT; machine vision; barcode/RFID; IT/OT integration
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Top 3 responsibilities
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Design and implement PLC programming and controls architecture for manufacturing systems.
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Develop HMI/SCADA/historian/operator interfaces with alarm/diagnostics and visualization standards.
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Program/integrate industrial robotics (ABB, Yaskawa/Motoman) and support deployment for automation lines.
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Must-have skills
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Extensive hands-on manufacturing automation + controls engineering background
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Strong PLC programming (Allen-Bradley/Studio 5000/FactoryTalk)
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Industrial robotics programming and integration (ABB, Yaskawa/Motoman)
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Experience with HMI/SCADA/historian and industrial networks
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Knowledge of machine safety systems
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Industry 4.0 / IT-OT integration experience
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Nice-to-haves
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Experience integrating machine vision and barcode/RFID technologies
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Experience driving IIoT initiatives: data collection, machine monitoring, remote diagnostics
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Location & work type
- Not specifie
Full Description
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
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.
- Required Qualifications
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.
