Brooks Automation

Applications Engineer – Robotics

Brooks Automation

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: LivermoreCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $110,621 - $149,664 per year

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Become an expert with our products and use-cases: robots, motion controls, and software, to provide pre-sales technical support to our customers and account teams.
  • Work closely with collaborative robots and motion controllers.
  • Utilize your mechanical, electrical and software skills to integrate other technology and mechatronic solutions including servo-grippers, 2D and 3D vision systems, flexible feeders, conveyors, pneumatic and vacuum systems.
  • Develop proof-of-concept solutions utilizing collaborative robots to help support the sales team.
  • Develop, setup, and improve demos that will be shown around the world at various tradeshows and conferences.
  • Use SolidWorks to design and build mechanical parts (brackets, fingers, etc.)
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting to help service teams around the world using our collaborative robots.
  • Work with the sales and marketing staff to identify, assess and prioritize potential customers and applications of our products.
  • Train customers on out-of-the-box set-up, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and programming of our collaborative robots.
  • Use your technical writing and communication skills to document completed demos, proof-of-concepts and hardware integrations in the form of application notes.
  • Support visits to customer sites, customer visits to the office as well as tradeshows and conferences.
  • Prepare detailed product specifications to define solutions to meet customers’ high-value applications.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering related discipline preferred (Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer) OR experience in Factory Automation.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in an Applications Engineering role, or a minimum of 10 years of experience in a Field Service Engineering role.
  • Good understanding of servo control systems (PID, Commutation, etc.)
  • The ability to read and understand CAD drawings, system diagrams and flow-charts.
  • Understanding of motion control, control systems and electrical components.
  • Experience in object-oriented programming language such as VB.NET, C# (.NET framework), and Python.
  • Experience in a customer-facing role.
  • Experience with technical writing for manuals, technical training, and application white papers.
  • Experience troubleshooting both hardware and software issues.
  • Experience with basic machine shop tools and fabrication techniques.
  • Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time including weekends.
  • Experience with SolidWorks and designing for 3D printing and designing for fabrication preferred.
  • Experience with industrial articulated or SCARA robots preferred.
  • Knowledge of industrial vision systems and common vision processing tools including lensing and lighting preferred.
  • Experience with communication over Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, and Raw TCP Socket preferred.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Exempt employees are provided company paid holidays
  • Flexible Vacation to enjoy personal time off and incidental sickness.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
mechatronicsmechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringobject-oriented programmingVB.NETC#Pythonservo control systemstechnical writingtroubleshooting
Soft Skills
communicationcustomer-facingcollaborationtrainingproblem-solvingtechnical supportdocumentation
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering