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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Automation & Robotics Engineer - Custom Integration & R&D - **Company:** Impact - **Location:** Waukesha, WI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Documentation, Computer Programming, System Configuration, Data Mapping, Software Debugging, Ethernet, Kinematics, Network Configuration and Change Management, Rslogix, Robotic Automation Software, Systems Integration, Process Control Systems, Modeling and Simulation, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment - **Published:** June 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=25019ef4138481c7 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Systems integration?, * TECHNICAL DEPTH: 5+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience designing, programming, and integrating custom industrial automation systems and advanced robotics * ROBOTICS FOCUS: Mastery of ABB RobotStudio and native RAPID coding for ground-up simulation, path optimization, and multi-axis kinematics configuration * CONTROLS INTEGRATION: 2+ years of robust proficiency interfacing robotic cells with mainstream PLC platforms, specifically Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000 / RSLogix) networks, * ABB Domain Expertise: A minimum of 5 years of verifiable experience programming, commissioning, and configuring ABB robotic systems within complex, custom automation or contract integration settings. * Advanced Simulation Skills: Proved capability utilizing ABB RobotStudio to build virtual workcells, perform reachability studies, and write native RAPID code from a blank sheet. * Industrial Controls Literacy: Competent establishing handshakes and data mapping between robotic controllers and Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers. * Hardware & Safety Competency: Heavy technical familiarity with servo drive systems, industrial vision networks (Cognex, Keyence), line scanners, and RIA/ISO machine safety standards. * Global Mobility: Complete willingness and valid credentials (Passport) to travel up to 30% internationally and domestically for client production startups. * Employment Stability: A reliable, progressive professional history showcasing consecutive multi-year tenures; frequent job-hopping or short-term contract jumping is a disqualifier. * Educational Foundation: A Bachelor's degree in Automation, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering is highly preferred, though equivalent master-level field integration experience will be fully considered. ## Description * Robotic Programming: Developing, simulating, and optimizing complex, multi-axis robotic programs from scratch utilizing ABB RobotStudio and RAPID code architectures. * Full Lifecycle Ownership: Managing automation projects from initial concept and virtual simulation through physical shop-floor testing, debugging, and final field commissioning. * Network Configuration: Configuring initial robot setups, establishing spatial coordinate systems, mapping payload profiles, and integrating fieldbus communications (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET) with PLC networks. * Lead SME Troubleshooting: Serving as the frontline technical subject matter expert to diagnose and resolve intricate robotic logic, complex motion control faults, and communication errors. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering with mechanical and controls engineers to design custom End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT), vision guidance profiles, and stringent machine safety parameters. * Field Commissioning: Traveling up to 30% annually to client facilities across North America and international sites to lead physical cell installation, customer handoffs, and operator training. * Technical Documentation: Generating and maintaining meticulous system documentation, functional program architectures, wiring schematics, and client-facing technical manuals. ## Related Videos - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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