Robotics Software Engineer

Kforce - Fremont, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Fremont, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Robotics Software Engineer will be responsible for the technical development and professional support of projects focused on new and unreleased products within a notable Semi-Conductor Client in Fremont, CA. This role involves close collaboration with a senior engineer and emphasizes robotic path programming, computer vision, and the management of data generated by robotic systems.

Responsibilities

• Robotic path programming and computer vision
• Work collaboratively with a team to design, build, test and troubleshoot robotic systems
• Help create infrastructure to manage and analyze the data generated by a growing number of robots and vision systems
• Work onsite in the lab most of the time
• Willing to travel up to several times per year
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and projects, assuring proper release and hand-off of solutions
• Acquire and apply basic engineering theories, methods and research techniques in the investigation, troubleshooting, and resolution of technical problems such as 8D
• Design and conduct experiments and tests pertaining to the resolution to complex technical problems
• Generate clear and concise reports to justify your technical recommendations
• Act as liaison for cross functional projects across organizations
• Implement industry standard process control techniques such as six sigma/lean manufacturing and value stream mapping to manage and develop production efficiencies
• Train other engineers

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Robotics or similar
• 0-10 years of work experience
• Background in robotics and computer vision
• Experience collaborating on software projects using version control, preferably Git
• Creative thinking, strong problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities
• Ability to complete projects and learn the required skills with minimal guidance
• Solid understanding of statistical process control and basic statistical analysis used in production setting
• Previous experience in individual project management

Nice-to-haves

• Machine/deep learning background
• Knowledge of the following languages and frameworks: Python, SQL, OpenCV, ML Platform such as Tensorflow or PyTorch
• Creative thinking and strong problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities, including experience in the areas of mechanical engineering
• Previous experience in project management

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (ADD) insurance
• Paid time off for salaried personnel
• Paid sick leave for hourly employees on Service Contract Act projects