Automation & Robotics Training Specialist
📌Danville, United States 🇺🇸
⏱︎ full-time
🧙♂️ mid-level
on-site
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) serves as a regional catalyst for economic transformation. The mission will be accomplished through applied research, advanced learning, economic development, advanced manufacturing, and conference services. Driving Economic Transformation is at the heart of everything we do at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. WE discover breakthroughs, create opportunity, grow innovation, power progress, and host greatness. Each of our divisions plays a critical role in preserving and delivering this mission daily.
About The Role
The Automation/Robotics Specialist will play a key role in supporting automation and robotics training initiatives and maintaining cutting-edge technology environments within the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) and Integrated Machining Technology (IMT) programs. This position will also provide direct technical support and contribute to the advancement of the Industry 4.0 Lab within the Center for Manufacturing Advancement (CMA), helping to ensure that training content, equipment, and systems reflect current and emerging industrial technologies.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with robotics, automation systems, PLC programming, and manufacturing modernization efforts, along with a strong commitment to workforce training and industry engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Training & Instructional Support
- Assist with the delivery and facilitation of automation and robotics training for the ATDM and IMT programs, ensuring hands-on, industry-aligned experiences for learners.
- Support instructional staff in preparing, maintaining, and updating robotics and automation training equipment.
- Partner with instructors to adapt training modules as technologies evolve.
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Facilitate workshops and short-term training sessions for local industry partners on automation, robotics, and smart manufacturing technologies.
- Provide day-to-day technical support and maintenance for the Industry 4.0 Lab and its associated technologies, including robotics systems, sensors, and PLC-based controls.
- Collaborate with internal teams to integrate new technologies and equipment into lab operations.
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Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to automation hardware and software.
- Work with external partners to identify training needs and coordinate customized training opportunities.
- Engage with local industry, economic development, and education stakeholders to align program offerings with workforce needs.
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Represent IALR and CMA at meetings, events, and on advisory committees related to manufacturing and workforce development.
- Manage projects related to automation, robotics, and manufacturing improvement from concept through execution.
- Assist with the implementation of grants and contracts by ensuring that deliverables are met and documented.
- Track and report key performance data related to training participation, equipment utilization, and program outcomes.
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Ensure compliance with funding requirements, safety standards, and program guidelines.
We are looking for staff to work onsite in Danville, VA.
The Ideal Candidate
- Associate’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology or related discipline required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with direct experience in robotics, automation, and process control.
- FANUC Robotics Certification preferred. Other certifications (e.g., Yaskawa, Universal Robotics) accepted. Willingness to obtain certification within one year required if not currently certified.
- Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC programming is required.
- Experience with mobile industrial robotics is preferred.
- Strong project management and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, technical environment.
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Experience with fiscal and equipment management preferred.
- Ability to stand, walk, or move for extended periods in lab or manufacturing environments.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Manual dexterity to operate tools, machines, and control panels.
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Comfortable working around industrial automation equipment.
IALR will offer salary that is commensurate with your experience. IALR offers unique career opportunities in an innovative environment, all to support the economic transformation of Southern Virginia. Eligible employees are afforded excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage with lower-than-expected costs and participate in the Virginia Retirement System to save for their future.
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
@ Embedd 
What we're looking for
At embedd.it, we power hardware-software integration in embedded devices. We turn fragmented semiconductor chip data into configurable digital twins, then deterministically generate code, tests, and documentation – making integration faster, cheaper, and resilient to supply chain shocks.
We’re looking for a true legend – someone with abstract thinking and deep expertise in low-level software development. You’ll build vendor-agnostic tooling for MCU and peripheral integration to solve hardware-software integration once and for all. We work at the intersection of embedded systems, code generation, compilers, and machine learning. It’s your chance to help redefine how low-level development is done.
Responsibilities
- Drive the architecture of the driver structures and system layout
- Define scalable patterns for cross-architectural integration across bare-metal, Zephyr, Linux, and other environments
- Deconstruct complex SoC device trees and translate hardware descriptions into structured internal models for automated reasoning
- Partner with the ML team to shape data and annotation models for AI-driven data-extraction tooling
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in embedded systems development, including bare-metal and RTOS-based systems
- Proficiency in C/C++
- Familiarity with firmware configuration, SoC bring-up, and system-level debugging
- Hands-on experience with code generation tools, or low-level compiler/decompiler/emulator technologies
- Strong background in embedded toolchains: compilers, linkers, debuggers, and build systems
- Python or scripting for automation and tooling is a plus
- Experience with functional-safety standards is a plus
Why embedd.it?
- Dynamic, venture-backed team of engineers challenging the status quo 🚀
- Work at the intersection of embedded systems, code generators, compilers, and ML 🤖
- Unusual challenges requiring out-of-the-box abstract thinking 🧠
- Competitive compensation: cash + equity 💰
- Remote work possible 🌍
About Us
embedd.it is a UK-based startup reinventing embedded development. Our platform transforms unstructured semiconductor data into structured digital twins, enabling automatic generation of drivers, tests, and documentation. We're building a single, traceable source of truth to make integration fast, vendor-agnostic, and future-proof.
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