Systems Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Plus One Robotics
Location: San Antonio, TX 78228
Description:
As a member of the technical staff, the Systems Engineer is primarily responsible for conceptualizing, designing, simulating, programming, testing, and demonstrating pilot and production robotic systems, both in the lab and in our clients' facilities. In doing so, they will create new and improved automation products and solutions for material handling; and produce design and assembly instructions and bills of material. They will also work with electrical components such as wiring and design schematics. The Systems Engineer will utilize analytical techniques to understand software and hardware integration requirements, feasibility and capabilities of design, and performance requirements and interfaces.
Essential Functions
1. Conceptualize, design, simulate, program, test, and demonstrate pilot/production robotic systems
2. Perform reach studies, cycle time estimation, process design/animation, device configuration
3. Create, innovate, and invent new/better automation products/solutions for material handling
4. Produce design documents, assembly/work instructions, and bill of materials
5. Confidently represent Plus One Robotics to its customers and vendors as an automation SME
6. Periodically travel to customer sites to collect data, install, or support deployed systems
7. Diagnose and isolate root causes both hardware and software (ROS-based systems)
8. Assist in problem resolution specific to the program/project
9. Participate in project teams and all activities related to the development of new products
10. Solve problems that arise proactively and creatively; persist in the face of challenges
11. Perform hands-on wiring/electrical installation
12. Manage inventory of critical project specific components
13. Passion for robotics and mechatronic systems and pride of ownership
14. Able to work in fast-paced, team driven environment
Competencies
1. Technical Capacity.
2. Problem Solving/Analysis.
3. Communication Proficiency.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering or a related field, and 2+ years' work experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
Experience with any of the following:
2+ years of logistics/automation system integration experience or experience in a related field
Programming and Configuration:
o Native Robot Software (INFORM, MotoPlus, TP, KAREL, RAPID, UR, VAL3, etc.)
o Devices (Cameras, PLC's, barcode scanners, motion control)
o C++, Python, Git, Github/Gitlab, QtCreator (or other IDE)
o Device networking: device network configuration, network troubleshooting
Electrical/Electronics: Wiring components, Review electrical schematics
Communication devices: Fieldbus, Discrete IO, etc.
Tools: Windows, Linux (Ubuntu), Microsoft Office, ROS-I/ROS
Other Skills: Deep learning, Reinforcement learning, Agile software development, Test driven development
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Must have reliable transportation;
Must have a valid drivers' license;
Must have a valid passport or obtain one within first 3 months of hire and be able to travel unrestricted throughout the US and EU.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, cameras, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This position will also have occasional work in the warehouse, either in our facility or our customer's. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Full time, 40 hours/week between M-F, 9:00am-6:00pm.
Salary and Benefits
The salary for this role is dependent on experience. The range for this role is $120,000 - $147,000 per year and is a bonus eligible position.
Plus One Robotics offers a wide range of employee benefits for our full-time positions including healthcare benefits, a flexible paid time off plan. professional development opportunities, and a paid maternity and paternity leave program.
Travel
Intermittent travel is anticipated for this position, sometimes for up to two weeks at a time. Some occasional local day travel may also be necessary.
Work Authorization
Must be able to show documentation that shows authorization to legally work in the U.S.
AAP/EEO Statement
Plus One Robotics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Essential Functions
1. Conceptualize, design, simulate, program, test, and demonstrate pilot/production robotic systems
2. Perform reach studies, cycle time estimation, process design/animation, device configuration
3. Create, innovate, and invent new/better automation products/solutions for material handling
4. Produce design documents, assembly/work instructions, and bill of materials
5. Confidently represent Plus One Robotics to its customers and vendors as an automation SME
6. Periodically travel to customer sites to collect data, install, or support deployed systems
7. Diagnose and isolate root causes both hardware and software (ROS-based systems)
8. Assist in problem resolution specific to the program/project
9. Participate in project teams and all activities related to the development of new products
10. Solve problems that arise proactively and creatively; persist in the face of challenges
11. Perform hands-on wiring/electrical installation
12. Manage inventory of critical project specific components
13. Passion for robotics and mechatronic systems and pride of ownership
14. Able to work in fast-paced, team driven environment
Competencies
1. Technical Capacity.
2. Problem Solving/Analysis.
3. Communication Proficiency.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering or a related field, and 2+ years' work experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
Experience with any of the following:
2+ years of logistics/automation system integration experience or experience in a related field
Programming and Configuration:
o Native Robot Software (INFORM, MotoPlus, TP, KAREL, RAPID, UR, VAL3, etc.)
o Devices (Cameras, PLC's, barcode scanners, motion control)
o C++, Python, Git, Github/Gitlab, QtCreator (or other IDE)
o Device networking: device network configuration, network troubleshooting
Electrical/Electronics: Wiring components, Review electrical schematics
Communication devices: Fieldbus, Discrete IO, etc.
Tools: Windows, Linux (Ubuntu), Microsoft Office, ROS-I/ROS
Other Skills: Deep learning, Reinforcement learning, Agile software development, Test driven development
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Must have reliable transportation;
Must have a valid drivers' license;
Must have a valid passport or obtain one within first 3 months of hire and be able to travel unrestricted throughout the US and EU.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, cameras, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This position will also have occasional work in the warehouse, either in our facility or our customer's. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Full time, 40 hours/week between M-F, 9:00am-6:00pm.
Salary and Benefits
The salary for this role is dependent on experience. The range for this role is $120,000 - $147,000 per year and is a bonus eligible position.
Plus One Robotics offers a wide range of employee benefits for our full-time positions including healthcare benefits, a flexible paid time off plan. professional development opportunities, and a paid maternity and paternity leave program.
Travel
Intermittent travel is anticipated for this position, sometimes for up to two weeks at a time. Some occasional local day travel may also be necessary.
Work Authorization
Must be able to show documentation that shows authorization to legally work in the U.S.
AAP/EEO Statement
Plus One Robotics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.