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Senior Robotics Engineer | Auburn Hills, Michigan

Onsite | Direct hire

A Kelly Engineering client is seeking a **Senior Robotics Engineer** to join their Auburn Hills, MI office.

This is a full-cycle, front-end development robotics role (simulation, scratch programming, integration, commissioning).

The right candidate has strong FANUC experience, has worked for an automation integrator, and is comfortable mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

+ Lead and execute robotics projects, from concept to implementation.

+ Oversee project budgets, labor hours, task lists, and timelines to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

+ Select and confirm appropriate robot models and options based on project specifications.

+ Create and validate offline robot programs (OLPs) and simulations (RoboGuide, RobotStudio, Process Simulate, etc.).

+ Develop complete robot applications from scratch, including homing routines, tool definitions, motion paths, error recovery, and safety logic.

+ Teach and configure TCPs, Frames, Loads, and DCS safety parameters.

+ Set up robot I/O, including end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and communication interfaces.

+ Install and configure a variety of dispense process equipment.

+ Learn, integrate, and implement third-party software as project needs require.

+ Support startup, debug, and commissioning of new robotic cells, taking them from empty controllers through to full production.

+ Optimize robot paths and implement cycle time improvements.

Required Qualifications

+ Proven experience in FANUC robotics programming.

+ 7-10 years of experience developing programs from scratch and consistently delivering high-quality results on schedule.

+ Experience with offline simulation tools (RoboGuide, RobotStudio, Process Simulate, etc.) to design/validate new robotic cells.

+ Proficiency with VISION systems, including FANUC 3D and body offset applications.

+ Knowledge of ABB robots, particularly in dispense applications, preferred.

+ Familiarity with PLC5–5000 platforms is a plus.

+ Strong background in manufacturing automation, with emphasis on automotive environments (e.g., GM and Ford projects).

+ Associate’s degree or higher in engineering

Travel

+ 35% travel is expected to client sites

Benefits

+ Medical, dental, vision plans

+ 401k plus match

+ Parental leave

+ Holiday and overtime pay

+ Travel pay kicker

All applicants applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. OPT or H1B Visa is not being accepted at this time.

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