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Robotics Engineer Jobs in Tucson, AZ at Motion Recruitment
Title: Robotics Engineer
Company: Motion Recruitment
Location: Tucson, AZ
🤖🚀 We're Hiring: Robotics Automation Engineer (Research & Early Development) | Tucson, AZ 🌵
Do you love building robots, testing new ideas, and turning concepts into reality? Are you the type of engineer who enjoys getting hands-on with hardware, motion control, automation, and rapid prototyping? If so, we want to hear from you!
We're seeking a Robotics Automation Engineer to join an innovative Research & Early Development team focused on exploring and validating next-generation automation solutions before they become products. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of robotics, automation, machine vision, and advanced prototyping in a highly collaborative R&D environment.
📍 Location: Tucson, AZ (Onsite)
💰 Pay Rate: $60–$65/hr
🎯 Interview Process: No coding tests or take-home assignments
🔬 What You'll Be Doing
✨ Design, build, and evaluate robotic automation solutions in a research environment
✨ Develop rapid prototypes and conduct feasibility studies
✨ Work directly with collaborative robots (cobots) and automation systems
✨ Create mechanical designs using SolidWorks/CAD
✨ Develop motion control solutions using servo motors, stepper motors, encoders, and feedback systems
✨ Implement machine vision solutions for calibration and object detection
✨ Test, troubleshoot, iterate, and optimize robotic systems
✨ Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and software developers on cutting-edge automation initiatives
📊 Role Breakdown
- 🔧 70% Hardware, Automation, Motion Control & Prototyping
- 💻 30% Software, Robotics Programming & Python Integrations
✅ Required Qualifications
🎓 Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering highly preferred)
Must-Have Skills
🤖 Robotics automation experience
🛠️ Mechanical, electrical, and software prototyping
📐 Strong SolidWorks/CAD expertise
⚙️ Motion control systems:
- Stepper Motors
- Servo Motors
- Encoders
- Feedback Systems
👁️ Machine vision experience for:
- Robot calibration
- Object detection
💡 Ability to work independently in a laboratory environment and rapidly troubleshoot technical challenges
⭐ Preferred Skills
🚀 ABB RobotStudio experience
🐍 Python programming and debugging
⚡ Electronic controls and PID systems
🌐 Industrial networking (TCP/IP)
🎯 Machine vision tools including:
- Fiducials
- ArUco Tags
- AprilTags
🔧 Robotic calibration and industrial automation integration experience
Equivalent robotics platforms will also be considered.
🏭 Ideal Industry Backgrounds
✔️ Robotics & Automation
✔️ Medical Devices / Diagnostics / Pathology
✔️ Aerospace
✔️ Semiconductor
✔️ Advanced Manufacturing
📈 Experience Guidelines
🎓 Bachelor's Degree: ~8+ years of industry experience
🎓 Master's Degree: ~4+ years of industry experience
🎓 PhD: ~2+ years of industry experience
Strong candidates with slightly fewer years of experience may still be considered if their technical skills align closely with the role.
🌟 What We're Looking For
We're searching for a versatile robotics engineer who can confidently work across:
🔩 Mechanical Engineering
⚡ Electrical Systems
💻 Software & Automation
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys building, experimenting, troubleshooting, and rapidly iterating in a research-focused environment where innovation happens before formal product development begins.
📩 Interested?
If you're passionate about robotics, automation, machine vision, motion control, and bringing innovative ideas to life, we'd love to connect with you!
