Senior Robot and Virtual Commissioning Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Robot & Virtual Commissioning Engineer to program, simulate, test, and virtually commission industrial robotic manufacturing cells.

The role involves robot programming, PLC/robot integration, safety validation, simulation, virtual factory acceptance testing, cycle-time optimization, and commissioning support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program and optimize FANUC, ABB, and/or Kawasaki robots.
• Develop robot motion paths, cell routines, and tool-control logic.
• Integrate robots with PLC, HMI, sensors, and peripheral equipment.
• Configure robot safety functions and safe operating zones.
• Develop and maintain 3D simulation and virtual commissioning models.
• Support software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Execute virtual FAT for automatic, manual, dry-run, and fault scenarios.
• Analyze robot collisions, reachability, and cycle time.
• Support PLC/robot handshakes and industrial communication.
• Prepare simulation models, robot backups, vFAT reports, issue trackers, and technical documentation.
• Guide junior engineers and coordinate with controls, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.

Requirements / Qualifications:

• Degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Automation, or related engineering discipline.
• 5–6 years of relevant robotics/automation experience.
• Strong experience with FANUC ROBOGUIDE, ABB RobotStudio, and/or Kawasaki K-Roset.
• Experience with FANUC TP/HandlingTool, ABB RAPID/RobotWare, and/or Kawasaki programming.
• Knowledge of FANUC DCS, ABB SafeMove, or Kawasaki safety systems.
• Experience with virtual commissioning tools such as Process Simulate, MCD, SIMIT, or PLCSIM Advanced.
• Knowledge of PROFINET, PROFIsafe, OPC UA, TCP/IP, and robot-PLC integration.
• Strong understanding of industrial robot safety.

Preferred Skills:

• vFAT and fault-injection testing
• Cycle-time optimization
• Offline robot programming
• Digital twins
• Automotive/manufacturing environments
• Collaborative robot applications
• Experience leading technical teams