Sr Manufacturing Robotics Engineer

Our client, a leading manufacturer of disposable food packaging products, is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Robotics Engineer to join their team in Mason, MI to help reshape manufacturing and warehouse operations through advanced robotics and automation.

In this role, you will lead large-scale automation projects that integrate robotics into manufacturing and warehouse workflows. You’ll design, implement, and optimize robotic systems to ensure efficiency, safety, and performance, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver innovative solutions.

From concept through integration, you’ll provide technical leadership and hands-on support during system deployment. Additionally, you will develop RFPs, define system requirements, oversee vendor solutions, and drive continuous improvement through time studies, industrial engineering tasks, and system performance analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and prioritize large-scale automation projects from start to finish.
• Lead and coordinate work with engineers, technicians, designers, and vendors.
• Analyze warehouse workflows and design robotic solutions for material handling, picking, packing, and sorting.
• Integrate robotics systems with WMS and ERP platforms.
• Conduct time studies and establish KPIs for robotic performance and throughput.
• Provide technical expertise for installation, commissioning, and maintenance of robotic systems.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware/software issues related to robotics and automation equipment.
• Develop and deliver technical training for warehouse personnel on robotic systems.
• Collaborate with operations, IT, vendors, and engineering teams to build business cases and ensure seamless deployment.
• Create and document standards for robotic automation.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships.

• Requires one of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in robotics engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, computer science, or related field of study and six (6) years of related engineering experience
  • Associate’s degree and twelve (12) years of related engineering experience
• Proven experience and success in implementing robotics systems or warehouse automation 
• Hands-on experience with robotic systems, AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles), AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots), and PLC programming
• Advanced knowledge of robotics programming languages (e.g., ROS, Python, C++) Advanced knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, OPC-UA) Experience with WMS and ERP integration
• Experience with safety standards for industrial robotics (ISO 10218, ANSI/RIA)
• Demonstrated success applying financial stewardship
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Ability to successfully prioritize, and manage large, complex projects, deadlines, and tasks with little supervision in both team and independent environments
• Strong verbal and written skills necessary to communicate intricate job-related information
• Robotics Certification (e.g., FANUC, ABB, KUKA)