Industrial Robotics Engineer – Remote (Santiago)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Industrial Robotics Engineer to design, program, and commission robot cells for manufacturing and logistics. The role is fully remote, supporting projects worldwide while collaborating with on‑site technicians as needed.

Key responsibilities

• Design, program, and deploy industrial robot cells from concept through commissioning.
• Develop and maintain robot applications, I/O maps, motion paths, and tooling specifications.
• Integrate robots with PLCs, safety controllers, sensors, and machine‑vision systems, ensuring proper handshakes and fault recovery.
• Create commissioning checklists, run acceptance tests, and document as‑built configurations.
• Troubleshoot downtime using logs and root‑cause analysis, implementing preventive improvements.
• Ensure compliance with robot safety standards, support safety audits, and maintain risk assessments.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and operations teams to deliver maintainable automation solutions.

Required profile

• Mid‑senior experience delivering industrial robotics automation in manufacturing, logistics, or high‑volume production.
• Strong robot programming and cell integration skills, including motion control and path optimization.
• Practical PLC integration and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with machine‑vision integration and robot safety standards.
• Ability to produce clear documentation and run structured tests in a remote environment.

Required skills

• Robot programming
• PLC integration
• Machine‑vision integration
• Robot safety standards
• ROS‑based tooling or simulation/digital twin
• Offline programming
• Conveyor/servo/EOAT integration
• Force/torque sensing