Associate Robotics Engineer

Company Description

Kurtin Robotics Company designs and integrates custom automation and robotic systems for manufacturing and industrial operations. We specialize in solving complex engineering challenges - from packaging and material handling to CNC machine tending - helping our clients boost productivity, precision, and efficiency.

Role Description

We're hiring an Associate Robotics Engineer to join our build team. This is a hands-on, mechanical design and fabrication role . You'll design mechanical components in 3D CAD, build and wire robotic work cells on our shop floor, program UR and Fanuc robots, and travel onsite to install and commission systems for customers.

You'll work under the direction of senior engineers while owning real pieces of a project end-to-end.

High Level Role Responsibilities

• Assist with designing, ordering, building, programming and testing robotic and automation system.
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware, software, and integration issues throughout build and after deployment.
• Support customers with pre-existing robotic & automation system.
• Ensure safety compliance with relevant standards.
• Document designs, including schematics, sequences of operation, BOMs, and maintenance procedures.
• Annual travel can range anywhere from 10-20%.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics , or a closely related engineering discipline. (A Computer Science degree alone, without hands-on mechanical design and fabrication experience, is not a fit for this role.)
• Demonstrated 3D CAD experience (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or equivalent) with real mechanical design work - not just modeling exercises. You should be able to speak to parts or assemblies you designed for manufacturability.
• Hands-on shop experience: comfortable and safe with hand tools, torque wrenches, and basic CNC/fabrication equipment. Some welding exposure is a plus.
• Exposure to industrial robot programming - UR and/or Fanuc preferred - and ability to understand and modify existing robot programs.
• Working knowledge of PLC/HMI concepts (state machines, tags, I/O, ladder logic) sufficient to read a program and make guided changes.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical engineering drawings and schematics.
• Strong written communication for technical documentation (FAT/SAT reports, service reports).
• Ability and willingness to travel to customer sites for installation, integration, and commissioning.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating closely with a project team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship, co-op, or work experience at a robotics integrator, machine shop, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with GD&T, sheet metal design, or weldment design in CAD.
• Exposure to industrial PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) or safety controllers.
• Experience designing or working with pneumatic systems.