Controls Engineer III – Robotic Arm

About ASI

At ASI we are revolutionizing industries with state-of-the-art autonomous robotics solutions. We deliver technologies that enhance safety productivity and efficiency. Guided by our core values - Simplicity Safety Transparency Humility Attention to Detail and Growth - we are shaping the future of automation in dynamic real-world environments.

Position Overview

As a Controls Engineer Robotics you will own the full lifecycle engineering of robotic arm systems deployed on ASIs autonomous yard truck platforms. This is an end-to-end integration position requiring you to own the problem from concept through field deployment and continuous performance improvement.

You will be central to solving one of our most technically demanding challenges: enabling autonomous connection and disconnection of air and electrical systems between trucks and trailers in active outdoor yard environments. This requires deep expertise in both robotics integration and vision systems - and critically the ability to adapt industrial vision technology to conditions that standard deployments never encounter. Our robots operate outside where lighting shifts constantly throughout the day direct sunlight reflects off trailer surfaces and darkness or overcast skies can render standard vision configurations unreliable. Solving these vision challenges is core to this role not peripheral to it.

You will also guide and mentor junior robotics engineers setting technical direction for the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end integration of FANUC robotic arm systems - from system architecture and motion planning through field deployment and ongoing optimization.
• Lead vision system integration and problem-solving with particular focus on adapting 2D/3D vision to outdoor variable-lighting environments including direct sun glare shadow and low-light conditions.
• Partner with mechanical and electrical teams to design iterate and validate end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and interface mechanisms - including custom tooling solutions for novel connection challenges.
• Develop robust motion strategies error handling and recovery routines capable of performing reliably in real-world uncontrolled conditions.
• Troubleshoot complex field issues across mechanical electrical and software domains using structured root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with third-party vision system vendors and integrate their solutions into ASIs robotics platform.
• Drive testing validation and performance benchmarking against reliability safety and uptime requirements.
• Support on-site deployments and work directly with operations teams to ensure sustained system performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the robotics team.
• Contribute to engineering standards documentation and continuous improvement processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Robotics Mechatronics Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of hands-on experience in robotic systems integration with demonstrated end-to-end ownership - from concept and design through commissioning and field support.
• Strong experience with FANUC programming (TP/KAREL) system configuration and integration.
• Meaningful hands-on experience with vision systems (2D and/or 3D) - not just academic exposure. Must be able to configure calibrate troubleshoot and adapt vision systems in real-world deployments.
• Proven ability to design or collaborate on custom EOAT and mechanical interface solutions.
• Demonstrated experience working across hardware/software boundaries including sensors PLCs and system interfaces.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical electrical and software domains.
• Ability to operate independently in fast-paced ambiguous field-deployed environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with autonomous systems mobile robotics or outdoor/industrial automation environments.
• Familiarity with PLC integration and fieldbus communication (EtherNet/IP ProfiNet etc.).
• Experience with FANUC iRVision or similar integrated vision platforms.
• Exposure to safety-rated robotic systems and risk mitigation practices.
• Background working with or integrating solutions from third-party robotics or vision vendors.
• Prior experience mentoring engineers or leading small technical teams.

At Autonomous Solutions Inc. (ASI) we are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees and applicants have equal opportunities. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected characteristic. ASI complies with all applicable federal state and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment and is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

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