About this role
UP.Labs is partnering with a leading industrial and heavy machinery manufacturer to innovate in the field of automation. They are seeking a Robotics & Automation Engineering Consultant to support their venture team in identifying automation opportunities and improving manufacturing workflows.
Responsibilities:
- Advise on the design and feasibility of opportunities in the manufacturing robotics space; specifically automated welding, painting and grinding robotics operations
- Provide guidance on robot selection, tooling, reach, tolerances, and process constraints
- Evaluate automation feasibility for real manufacturing workflows
- Help assess integration complexity for sensors, vision systems, and PLC controls
- Provide perspective on vendor tradeoffs across robotics platforms (e.g., FANUC, ABB)
- Help determine cost vs. ROI of automation opportunities
Requirements:
- Experience designing, programming, or integrating robotic welding cells or automated manufacturing systems
- Hands-on experience with industrial robots (FANUC, ABB, or similar)
- Familiarity with PLC-based control systems and industrial automation architecture
- Experience integrating sensors, vision systems, or other automation technologies into production workflows
- Time spent commissioning or troubleshooting automation systems on the plant floor