Robotics Engineer

Job Title: Robotics Controls Engineer (Robotics Online Programmer)

Location: Decatur, IL — Onsite

Full Time

Experience: 5–9 years preferred

Start: ASAP

Job Summary

We are seeking a Robotics Online Programmer to support robotic manufacturing and automation operations at Decatur, Illinois facility. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with physical robot design, control logic, robot reachability, and industrial robotics, with the ability to support onsite manufacturing and production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and optimize robot control logic for manufacturing applications.
• Perform robot reachability and accessibility analysis to ensure efficient and safe robot operation.
• Support the physical design and integration of robotic systems within manufacturing environments.
• Program and troubleshoot industrial robotic systems and associated automation equipment.
• Analyze robot paths, tooling, work envelopes, and production processes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, controls, mechanical, electrical, and engineering teams.
• Troubleshoot robotic equipment and resolve production-related issues.
• Support installation, commissioning, testing, and optimization of robotic systems.
• Ensure robotic designs and applications comply with applicable ASME and industry standards.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, programming changes, and engineering records.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to improve safety, quality, cycle time, and equipment reliability.

Required Qualifications

• 5–9 years of relevant robotics/automation experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with industrial robotics and robot programming.
• Strong understanding of robot reachability/reach studies and work envelopes.
• Experience developing or modifying robot control logic.
• Knowledge of physical robot/system design and integration.
• Understanding of ASME standards and manufacturing safety requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully onsite manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Robotics simulation/programming software.
• PLC/controls experience.
• Robot offline/online programming.
• Manufacturing automation and .
• Experience with automotive/heavy equipment/manufacturing environments.