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Senior Process Engineer Robot Programmer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Charleston, SC - USA
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Posted:
9 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 October 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Job Description: Senior Process Engineer / Robot Programmer
Company Overview
Sapience Automation a reputable provider of turnkey solutions for industrial automation specializes in serving diverse industries such as automotive medical aviation building products general industrial domestic appliances and food. Headquartered in Charleston South Carolina Sapience is committed to fostering long-term customer relationships by consistently delivering excellence through its skilled workforce standardized processes and passion for innovation. The company values transparency continuous learning and a strong sense of responsibility and accountability. With a successful track record of executing numerous global projects Sapience attributes its achievements to its exceptional team adherence to industry standards and unwavering commitment to excellence. Competitive compensation packages are offered to qualified candidates.
Role: Senior Process Engineer / Robot Programmer
Responsibilities:
As a Robotics Engineer at Sapience youll play a crucial role in designing developing and implementing robotic systems for various applications. Your expertise will contribute to the seamless integration of automation technology in manufacturing and industrial processes. Here are your key responsibilities:
Robot Program Development:
- Create and optimize robot programs for material handling assembly painting packaging and other tasks.
- Utilize robot simulation software to develop and thoroughly test these programs before deployment.
Project Process Engineering Lead:
- Work collaboratively with the engineering team for the overall design of the system including tooling and related machines.
- Utilize robot simulation software to validate cycle times system design and tooling designs.
- Coordinate other robot programmers on the project during the testing and implementation phases.
- Perform validation of vision grippers spray guns dispensing equipment and other associated devices during the engineering phase of the project.
- Ensure that all program design standards are met on the project.
System Design and Proposal Engineering:
- Collaborate with the Application Engineering and Sales teams to engineer and propose robot systems.
- Use 3D CAD software and robot simulation tools to design efficient and effective robotic solutions.
Layout Validation and Optimization:
- Validate robot system layouts during proposal and engineering phases using simulation software.
- Work closely with mechanical engineers to optimize robot placement and tooling design.
Vision Systems and Integration:
- Program and implement vision systems and inspection tools associated with the robots.
- Collaborate with Controls Engineers to integrate robots with PLCs and other control devices.
Testing and Deployment:
- Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Modular Build phases at Sapiences facility.
- Develop project-specific plans and timelines for robot program development and testing.
- Implement and test programs on-site at customer facilities serving as the main technical contact.
Customer Training:
- Provide training to customers on system operations and maintenance.
Qualifications
In this role youll need a combination of technical skills creativity and problem-solving abilities. Heres what were looking for:
- Bachelors degree in Robotics Mechanical Engineering or a related field or equivalent industry experience.
- Proficiency in robot programming languages
- Experience with robot simulation software
- Understanding of 3D CAD tools.
- Familiarity with PLCs and control systems.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
If youre passionate about robotics automation and pushing the boundaries of whats possible wed love to have you on our team!
Feel free to reach out if you need further assistance or have any other requests!
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About Us
Sapience Automation is a full-service integrator of robot systems. At Sapience we recognize that installing and commissioning the robots is just a piece of the puzzle. Well partner with you on all phases before and after launch to ensure success. We have expertise in a broad range of applications including assembly painting inspection material removal machine tending packaging material handling and welding. Our systems span a broad range of industries such as automotive aerospace consumer products food heavy truck and defense.
TRUST IS OUR FOUNDATION: We say what well do and do what we say.
At Sapience we focus on earning customers for life through developing the best people executing consistently with standard processes and having a passion for excellence.
CONSISTENCY IN APPROACH: We are process driven and process managed.
Sapiences business processes ensure that the details will be addressed. Continuous improvement is ongoing and captured in standard work to ensure repeatability. We will work with you to develop a coordinated project management plan to ensure that all activities are collectively coordinated. Process fixes bad process replicates good!
DRIVEN BY DATA: Data drives decisions. Knowing how to capture the right data and understanding this data drives logical solutions. A methodical and logical approach is required to achieve desired results in the highly-complex manufacturing realm. This is how we operate.
EXPERIENCE MATTERS: We know what good looks like.
Our team has hundreds of years of experience in integrating robot systems. This experience has honed our team for critical analysis and success.
PASSION DRIVES RESULTS: We succeed there is no other option.
Our team loves a challenge. We love robot technology and the added complexity of coatings. We insist on being the best at what we do and our passion drives us to overcome obstacles to succeed where others dont.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
