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Responsibilities
- Program and configure industrial robotic arms using OEM teach pendants and controller environments (e.g., ABB RAPID, FANUC TP, KUKA KRL, URScript), ensuring reliable and efficient operation
- Integrate robotic arms with end-of-arm tooling, sensors, PLCs, and safety systems to deliver fully automated workcell solutions
- Develop, test, and optimize motion paths, calibration routines, and IO logic to achieve consistent, high-performance automation
- Lead on-site bring-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting of robotic systems, driving rapid resolution of technical issues
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to define system requirements, architecture, and technical specifications
- Build and maintain robust interfaces between robot controllers and higher-level software platforms using C++, Python, or similar languages
- Perform system diagnostics, analyze failure modes, and lead root cause analysis and mitigation efforts to ensure system reliability
- Develop and execute testing strategies, including functional, stress, and regression testing, to validate robotic solutions against requirements
- Contribute to the creation and standardization of scalable engineering processes, tools, and best practices for robotic workcell development and deployment
- Support product release processes, including site acceptance testing, operational workflow documentation, and post-release support
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in robotics, automation, and AI-driven motion planning
- Mentor and support team members in technical development and process improvement initiatives
- Visit Meta data center and infrastructure sites for engineering studies, system audits, and collaboration with local subject matter experts
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- 6+ years of experience with industrial robotic arms in production or R&D environments, including hands-on programming and integration
- Proficiency in at least one major robot programming ecosystem (ABB, FANUC, KUKA, UR, Yaskawa, etc.)
- Experience with field integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting of robotic workcells and automation systems
- Practical experience of mechatronic systems, including mechanical design, electrical hardware, sensors, and motion control
- Experience developing automation-adjacent software (C++, Python, or similar languages)
- Familiarity with safety standards and best practices for industrial automation and robotics
- Effective communication and leadership, and skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
- Technical troubleshooting and data analytics skills
- Ability to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally as required
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s in a relevant field
- Experience with ROS or ROS 2 for robotic system integration and development
- Experience with NVIDIA Isaac, simulation, or GPU-accelerated robotics tools
- Familiarity with machine learning/AI-based motion planning, adaptive control, or advanced automation algorithms
- Experience with vision-guided robotics, force control, or advanced sensing technologies
- Experience developing and standardizing automation processes, safety protocols, and scalable deployment practices
- Knowledge of data center technology stacks (compute, network, storage, software architectures) is a plus
- Experience mentoring team members and driving process improvements in automation engineering
$144,000/year to $204,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
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