Robotics Engineer II

A Systems Robotics Engineer at Horizon Manufacturing Technology contributes to the development, integration, and optimization of automation systems for our robotics manufacturing platform. The main focus is on designing and implementing robotic control systems, functional safety, and developing real-time systems to enhance operational efficiency and precision. Horizon’s team is highly cross-functional, so a successful Systems Robotics Engineer owns projects while working with stakeholders in a dynamic R&D environment. Responsibilities include:

Coordinate and lead development projects for new devices, such as sensors, end effectors, and motion systems. Identify requirements, design solutions, develop and integrate with the existing robot cells to serve the needs of the manufacturing processes

Commissioning EtherCAT networks and safety systems using TwinCAT and TwinSAFE

Configuring Kuka robot systems, such as determining drive systems, connecting motors and peripheral devices, setting up SafeOp, and configuring I/O systems

Calibration and verification of robot cell operation, using industrial metrology and tracking systems

Design, fabrication, and debug of low voltage electrical enclosures

Support robot cell operation for both production and R&D applications, including debugging code and adjusting cell configuration parameters

About You:

Education: BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field, or self-taught with extensive hands-on experience

3+ years of experience in robotics control systems: In-depth knowledge of designing, implementing, and optimizing control systems for industrial robotic applications.

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in automation systems, ensuring reliability and performance

Good communication and collaboration skills: Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts and work in cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

Familiarity with protocols such as EtherCAT, CANbus, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, and safety protocols (FSoE, profiSAFE) used in industrial automation

Experience with functional safety standards in industrial automation such as ISO13849 and ISO61508, as well as performing standardized risk assessment such as described in ISO12100

Experience with motion and kinematics, such as in the context of robot reachability studies, servo control, accuracy and calibration, and path planning

Proficiency with Git or other revision control methods

Nice to haves but not required:

Experience with programming Structured Text and configuring Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) for industrial automation

Experience with CAD/CAM for electrical schematics and mechanical design

Experience with agile development methodologies: Familiarity with agile software development practices, including iterative development and continuous integration.

Experience with Control Theory and System Identification

Proficiency in C++, C#, Python, Javascript, and/or ROS

Experience with Linux based systems and bash scripting

Experience with advanced motion control techniques, such as trajectory planning, servo control, and kinematics calculations

Experience with computer vision techniques for enhancing automation capabilities, including object detection and tracking. E.g. sensor fusion techniques.

Experience with systems test engineering, Verification and Validation processes

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