Industrial Robotics Engineer (Remote, Full-Time)

Rex.zone connects engineers to remote-first industrial automation work. In this role, you will deliver industrial robotics engineering outcomes for manufacturing and warehouse automation programs, supporting robot cell design, offline programming, controls integration, and production readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Own robot application engineering for use cases such as palletizing, machine tending, welding, pick-and-place, and inspection
Develop and maintain robot programs, job files, recovery routines, and clear operator instructions
Integrate robots with PLCs, safety PLCs, conveyors, grippers, sensors, and vision systems
Perform offline programming and simulation using digital twin tools; run cycle time studies
Create and execute FAT/SAT plans, commissioning checklists, and production acceptance criteria
Troubleshoot automation faults using root-cause analysis and structured problem solving
Maintain controls documentation (I/O lists, network diagrams, safety validation records) and change control
Collaborate with manufacturing,



maintenance, quality, and EHS to meet uptime, yield, and safety targets
Support continuous improvement tied to OEE, downtime reduction, and changeover optimization

Required Qualifications

Mid-Senior experience delivering industrial robot automation in production environments
Hands-on robot programming knowledge (frames, tool data, path planning, routines, error recovery)
Experience integrating robots with PLCs, industrial networks, and discrete I/O
Understanding of industrial safety standards and safeguarding (risk assessment, interlocks, E-stops)
Ability to read electrical schematics, troubleshoot controls issues, and document solutions
Strong communication skills for cross-functional execution in remote-first teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with FANUC, ABB, KUKA, or Yaskawa ecosystems
Exposure to ROS/ROS2, OPC UA, MQTT, or modern OT connectivity patterns
Experience with di

📌 Industrial Robotics Engineer (Bogotá)
🏢 Rex.zone
📍 Bogotá