Senior Automation Engineer – Robotics Integration in Plymouth, Minnesota at Productivity Inc

Senior Automation Engineer – Robotics Integration

Plymouth, MN | Onsite | FANUC Robot Integrator

Are you an experienced robotics or automation engineer who enjoys taking a project from concept and design through programming, build, and installation?

Productivity, Inc. is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join our growing Automation team in Plymouth, Minnesota. As a FANUC robot integrator, we design and build custom robotic automation systems for manufacturers, with a strong focus on integrating robotics with CNC machine tools and other manufacturing equipment.

This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who understands the whole automation cell — robot, controls, mechanical design, vision, tooling, part presentation, safety, and machine interface.

Looking for an expert in FANUC robotics/integration who is strong in either controls or mechanical design. And sufficiently knowledgeable in the other discipline to design and troubleshoot an entire automation cell.

What You'll Do

1. Design and develop custom robotic automation and machine-tending systems.
2. Interpret customer requirements and develop practical solutions within project scope, budget, and timeline.
3. Program and integrate FANUC robots using ROBOGUIDE and teach-pendant programming.
4. Develop 2D/3D vision applications, including FANUC iRVision.
5. Design mechanical automation components, including end-of-arm tooling, part presentation, guarding, fixtures, conveyors, and related equipment.
6. Develop electrical and controls solutions, including PLC/HMI programming, electrical design, and machine interfaces.
7. Size and select robots, grippers, servos, cylinders, conveyors, and other automation components.
8. Perform safety risk assessments and incorporate appropriate machine and robotic safety systems.
9. Create and maintain mechanical/electrical drawings, control logic, robot programs, and project documentation.
10. Work closely with Automation Technicians during cell build, testing, troubleshooting, installation, and startup.
11. Help develop new automation technologies and solutions for future projects.
12. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers and technicians.

What We're Looking For

1. 5+ years of automation, robotics, controls, or related engineering experience.
2. Strong experience with industrial robotic integration; FANUC experience strongly preferred.
3. Experience programming industrial robots and troubleshooting robotic systems.
4. Working knowledge of PLC controls, preferably Allen-Bradley/Studio 5000.
5. Mechanical design experience using SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
6. Experience with ROBOGUIDE, iRVision, or comparable robot simulation/vision technologies is highly desirable.
7. Understanding of EOAT, part presentation, conveyors, fixturing, pneumatics, and other automation components.
8. Experience integrating robots with CNC machine tools or manufacturing equipment is a strong plus.
9. Knowledge of robotic and machine safety standards, including ANSI/RIA R15.06, ANSI B11, NFPA 79, and UL.
10. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently work through complex engineering challenges.
11. Ability to collaborate effectively with customers, technicians, engineers, sales, vendors, and other departments.

Why This Role?

This isn't a position where you'll spend your entire day doing one narrow piece of engineering. You'll have the opportunity to design, program, build, troubleshoot, and see your automation solutions come to life on the shop floor.

You'll work alongside an experienced team designing custom robotic systems that solve real manufacturing challenges — with the resources and capabilities of an established FANUC integrator behind you.

Location: Plymouth, Minnesota
Work Arrangement: Full-time, onsite
Travel: Approximately 10–20% for customer installations and project support

Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000

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