Manufacturing Robotics Engineer (Remote, Full-Time)

Manufacturing robotics engineering is the discipline of designing, integrating, and maintaining autonomous robotics systems that automate factory operations—robot arms, AMRs/AGVs, machine vision, PLC-driven cells, and safety-rated controls. At Rex.zone, this remote, full-time role focuses on real-world robotics deployment workflows: requirements capture, cell design, simulation, commissioning, and continuous improvement across production lines. You will partner with manufacturing, quality, and software teams to improve throughput, reduce downtime, and increase OEE using ROS/ROS2, industrial networks, and robust motion/control strategies. If you are searching for remote manufacturing robotics jobs in the US with hands-on autonomy, perception, and controls responsibilities, this posting aligns with mid-senior engineering ownership and measurable factory impact.

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About the Role

You will deliver autonomous robotics solutions for manufacturing environments, from concept to production. Work includes robotics cell design, integration with PLCs and MES, perception and calibration for machine vision, and commissioning with safety-rated controls. You will own integration test plans, root-cause production issues, and drive continuous improvement for cycle time, yield, and OEE. This is a remote role with periodic coordination across US-based facilities and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

Design and integrate manufacturing robotics systems (robot arms, end-of-arm tooling, conveyors, sensors, AMRs/AGVs) | Develop and maintain robotics software components (ROS/ROS2 nodes, perception pipelines, motion planning, state machines) | Commission and validate robot cells on production lines, including calibration, teach pendant workflows, and acceptance testing | Integrate industrial controls: PLC logic, safety PLC, HMI/SCADA interfaces, and industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, OPC UA) | Implement machine vision workflows (camera selection, lighting, lensing, hand-eye calibration, defect detection, pose estimation) | Establish reliability practices: logging, alarms, preventative maintenance procedures, spares strategy, and downtime RCA | Create documentation: electrical/controls I/O maps, SOPs, risk assessments, and safety compliance artifacts (ISO 10218, RIA/ANSI, IEC 61508 where applicable) | Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, quality, and IT/OT teams to align robotics automation with line goals and constraints

Required Qualifications

Mid-senior experience delivering manufacturing robotics or industrial automation systems | Strong robotics fundamentals: kinematics, coordinate frames, calibration, and motion control | Experience with ROS/ROS2 and production-grade robotics software practices | Practical PLC integration experience (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley or Siemens preferred) | Proficiency in Python and/or C++ for robotics tooling, integration, and debugging | Familiarity with machine vision and factory sensor stacks (2D/3D cameras, lidars, encoders, force/torque) | Understanding of industrial safety concepts (risk assessment, safety IO, safety zones, interlocks, E-stops) | Ability to diagnose issues in production environments using data, logs, and structured RCA methods

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with motion planning frameworks (MoveIt/MoveIt2) and trajectory optimization | Experience with AMR/AGV navigation stacks (SLAM, localization, map management) | Simulation experience (Gazebo/Ignition, Isaac Sim, RoboDK, Process Simulate) | Experience integrating MES/ERP data flows or digital work instructions | Knowledge of statistical quality control and inline inspection automation | Experience with CI/CD, containerization, and edge deployment for robotics systems

What Success Looks Like

Commissioned robotics cells meet cycle time and uptime targets with stable performance | Clear test plans, safety documentation, and commissioning checklists reduce deployment risk | Measurable improvements in OEE, scrap reduction, and unplanned downtime | Repeatable integration patterns and code standards accelerate future manufacturing robotics deployments | Strong cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and operations teams

Work Arrangement

Remote role (US) with collaboration across time zones; occasional travel may be required for commissioning, troubleshooting, and acceptance testing depending on facility needs. The role remains explicitly Remote.

How to Apply on Rex.zone

Apply through Rex.zone by submitting your resume and a brief summary of manufacturing robotics projects you have deployed (robot type, PLC/vision stack, commissioning outcomes, and measurable production impact). Include links to portfolios, code samples, or technical documentation where available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this a remote manufacturing robotics job?
Yes. Remote Type is Remote and the role is structured for remote engineering collaboration, with potential limited travel for commissioning and production support as needed.
Q: What does a Manufacturing Robotics Engineer do day to day?
Typical work includes robot cell integration, ROS/ROS2 software development, PLC and safety integration, machine vision calibration, commissioning support, production debugging, and continuous improvement for cycle time and uptime.
Q: What robotics platforms are relevant for this role?
Common platforms include industrial robot arms, end-of-arm tooling, conveyors, sensors, and AMRs/AGVs. Experience with ROS2, industrial networks, and safety-rated controls is especially relevant.
Q: What skills should my resume emphasize for manufacturing robotics jobs?
Emphasize manufacturing robotics integration, ROS2, PLC programming, machine vision, motion planning, industrial safety, networking (EtherNet/IP or PROFINET), debugging in production, and measurable outcomes like OEE or downtime reduction.
Q: Is this role full-time and what is the experience level?
Yes. Employment Type is FULL_TIME and Experience Level is Mid-Senior.
Q: What salary range is listed for this role?
The listed range is 63360 to 126720 USD per year.
Q: Are contract, freelance, entry-level, or senior modifiers relevant here?
This posting is full-time and mid-senior. Rex.zone also features remote contract, freelance, entry-level, and senior roles depending on employer needs, but this specific job is FULL_TIME and Mid-Senior.
Q: Which industries hire for autonomous robotics in manufacturing?
Employers include technology companies, AI robotics startups, industrial automation vendors, and manufacturing organizations building internal robotics and controls teams.

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