Manufacturing Robotics Automation Engineer, Staff

Lockheed Martin - Grand Prairie, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Grand Prairie, TX

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Manufacturing Robotics Automation Engineer, Staff will be part of the Advanced Manufacturing Technologies team at Lockheed Martin, focusing on the integration of automation and robotics in the manufacturing processes for Missiles and Fire Control. This role involves providing design guidelines, supporting the development of manufacturing tools, and managing automation projects across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing design guidelines in early product development cycles to ensure integration of automated solutions during manufacturing phases.
• Support and participate in the design, fabrication, assembly, validation, and deployment of manufacturing tools and electromechanical systems that include automated components such as robots, conveyors, vision systems, and programmable controllers.
• Hands-on integration of robotics, end of arm tools (EOATs), and existing systems and machines.
• Work with engineering and manufacturing roles to understand requirements and manufacturing processes for which automation tools can be developed and deployed.
• Manage capital planning and execution, vendor/integrator engagement, and project management activities to deploy automated solutions at multiple sites.

Requirements

• Minimum of 9 years of hands-on experience in robotics automation and integration projects.
• BS degree in Engineering.
• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Python, C++, or similar programming experience.
• Experience with industrial and collaborative robots such as FANUC or equivalent.
• Experience with automation controls systems design & assembly, such as PLC/HMI interfaces.
• Understanding of facilitation needs for robotics.
• Skilled in robotic simulation using tools such as Visual Components, Roboguide, RoboDK, or equivalent.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience integrating EOAT through I/O architecture in automated/robotic systems.
• Skilled in mechanical simulation and visualization using CREO/Solidworks/Polyworks or similar platform.
• Experienced with robotic integration of metrology tools such as structured light scanners.
• Experience leveraging vision systems for robot guidance.
• Ability to develop and communicate larger automation strategy across multiple product lines - excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated discipline in executing multi-functional projects with competing constraints.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid Time Off benefits
• Relocation assistance possible