Industrial Robotics Engineer (Santiago)

Rex.zone connects Mid-Senior robotics engineers with remote opportunities building and integrating industrial robot systems for modern manufacturing and logistics. This role focuses on robot programming, PLC integration, machine vision, commissioning, and robot safety to improve throughput, quality, and uptime.

About The Role

Design, program, and deploy industrial robot cells for production use, translating process requirements into automation sequences and supporting ramp-up with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Own robot application development from concept to commissioning, including tooling requirements and process validation
• Develop and maintain robot programs, I/O maps, and motion paths; tune trajectories for throughput and repeatability
• Integrate robots with PLCs, safety controllers, sensors, and machine vision; validate handshakes, interlocks, and fault recovery
• Create commissioning checklists, run acceptance tests, and document as-built configurations
• Troubleshoot downtime using logs, traces, and root-cause analysis; implement countermeasures and preventive improvements
• Ensure compliance with industrial robot safety standards and risk assessments; support safety validation and audits
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and operations teams to deliver maintainable automation solutions

• Mid-Senior experience delivering industrial robotics automation in manufacturing, logistics, or high-volume production
• Strong robot programming and cell integration skills (motion control, coordinate frames, path optimization)
• Practical PLC integration and troubleshooting experience (I/O, fieldbus concepts, interlocks)
• Experience integrating and calibrating machine vision systems
• Familiarity with robot safety standards and safe commissioning practices
• Ability to write clear documentation, run structured tests, and communicate effectively in a remote environment

• ROS-based tooling, simulation/digital twin, or offline programming experience
• Conveyor/servo/EOAT integration; force/torque or compliance applications
• Exposure to OEE improvement, SPC, and continuous improvement practices
• Experience supporting multi-site deployments with reusable automation modules

Remote, full-time role supporting industrial automation projects; occasional coordination with on-site technicians may be required depending on project phase.

How To Apply

Apply via Rex.zone with a resume highlighting robotics projects, robot programming, PLC/vision integration, commissioning outcomes, and measurable improvements (cycle-time, reliability, safety validation).