Robotics Application Engineer

Company Description Stäubli is a value driven technological solutions provider with four dedicated activities: Electrical Connectors, Fluid Connectors, Robotics and Textile. We strive for innovation and excellence and are market leaders in many industrial segments. Stäubli guarantees high quality, reliability, and performance - our strong basis for the trusted partnership with our customers worldwide.

Job Description

Job Function:

The Robotics Application Engineer is responsible for supporting the deployment, integration, optimization, and lifecycle support of robotic automation and Autonomous Guided Vehicle (AGV) systems across customer sites. This role combines applications engineering, technical sales support, and customer training to ensure successful implementation and long-term customer success. The position serves as a technical liaison between customers, system integrators, sales teams, and internal engineering resources

Reports to:

Robotics Training and Applications Manager, NA

Responsibilities and Objectives:

• Technical Sales Support
• Support the sales team during the pre-sales phase through technical consultation, application feasibility studies, simulations, robot/AGV selection, cycle-time analysis, and solution definition
• Perform technical presentations, application feasibility analyses, and participate in trade show activities
• Propose concept and solution adapted to our robot range with different technologies (vision, conveyor tracking, safety…)
• Application Development & Optimization
• Develop and modify robot programs
• Implement solutions with vision, tracking, and safety systems
• Customize applications to customer needs
• Ensure performance and reliability
• Configure, commission, and optimize AGV systems
• Optimize robot performance to meet cycle time and quality targets
• Customer Support
• Provide on-site programming, setup, and integration support
• Troubleshoot application, programming, integration, and system-performance issues, coordinating with the appropriate technical resources when hardware repair, preventive maintenance, or corrective maintenance is required
• Provide remote technical support via phone and email to diagnose issues, guide customers, and ensure timely resolution
• Respond to customer inquiries and support requests, ensuring clear communication and high service quality
• Training & Knowledge Transfer
• Deliver customer and partner training
• Ensure proper understanding and usage of systems
• Support training material development
• Reporting & Process Discipline
• Document activities in CRM
• Provide technical reports
• Track project progress
• Collaboration & Improvement
• Work with internal teams
• Provide feedback for improvement
• Support knowledge sharing
• Adheres to all safety, quality and environmental standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Engineering, Robotics, or related field
• Strong robot programming and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and control systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation
• Strong communication and customer interaction skills
• Must have a valid US passport and have US citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Structured text programming experience (C , C++, Python …)
• Experience with industrial field bus systems
• Experience with vision systems and conveyor tracking applications
• Experience working with system integrators or OEMs
• Experience with AGV or Robotic systems

Additional Information

Physical Requirements:

• Periods sitting at a desk or standing and working on a computer
• Periods traveling in automobiles, planes
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry objects
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times
• Dexterity and accuracy as needed to operate equipment

Work schedule:

• Willingness to travel as required both domestically and internationally (up to 50%)
• This position will report to the Duncan, SC office.
• Job Training will be provided in Duncan, SC during onboarding process

Stäubli Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.