About the job
Join Standard Bots as an Automation Engineer
At Standard Bots, we are at the forefront of revolutionizing industrial automation through our cutting-edge AI-powered six-axis robotic arms, proudly designed and manufactured in the United States. Our mission is to democratize access to industrial automation, making it affordable and accessible for manufacturers of all sizes. We take pride in our vertically integrated approach — developing our own hardware, software, vision systems, and electronics, allowing seamless deployment of our robots without requiring specialized expertise or coding skills. Trusted by a diverse range of clients, from independent machine shops to industry giants like NASA and Lockheed Martin, we are the largest industrial robotics company in the U.S. by units shipped and one of the fastest-growing companies in the sector.
Location
This position is onsite five days a week at our South East PA facility.
Role Overview
As an Automation Engineer specializing in turn-key robotic integration, you will serve as the hands-on technical leader responsible for deploying Standard Bots solutions at customer manufacturing sites. You will manage projects from initial site assessments and cell designs to installation, programming, testing, and the ultimate handoff to customers, ensuring every deployment operates reliably and meets uptime expectations. You will find yourself equally at ease drafting cell layouts in a conference room and working on the factory floor, running cables, tuning vision systems, and collaborating with maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues. Your commitment to safety, thorough documentation, and customer satisfaction will be paramount in this role.
Key Responsibilities
Integration Design & Planning
- Conduct site surveys and process evaluations to define robotic cell architecture, end-of-arm tooling, fixturing, and safety zone layouts.
- Develop comprehensive integration specifications, I/O maps, wiring diagrams, and risk assessments.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to specify and select peripheral equipment, including grippers, conveyors, sensors, vision systems, and safety hardware.
Robot Programming & Commissioning
- Program robots using the Standard Bots toolchain, developing motion paths, force control routines, and vision-guided pick logic.
- Integrate robots with PLCs, HMIs, MES, and customer ERP systems using standard industrial protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus TCP.
- Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), addressing mechanical, electrical, and software punch list items.
- Commission safety systems, including laser scanners, light curtains, and other safety components.