Brooks Automation · 2 weeks ago
Applications Engineer (Robotics)
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$111K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expBrooks Automation is a leading provider of automation solutions in the semiconductor industry. The Applications Engineer (Robotics) role involves providing technical support and expertise to customers and sales teams, focusing on the application of collaborative robots and motion controllers to solve complex problems.
ElectronicsIndustrialLife ScienceManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Become an expert with our products and use-cases: robots, motion controls, and software, to provide pre-sales technical support to our customers and account teams
Work closely with collaborative robots and motion controllers. Includes cartesian, SCARA and articulated kinematic models as well as four and six-axis controllers
Utilize your mechanical, electrical and software skills to integrate other technology and mechatronic solutions including servo-grippers, 2D and 3D vision systems, flexible feeders, conveyors, pneumatic and vacuum systems
Develop proof-of-concept solutions utilizing collaborative robots to help support the sales team
Develop, setup, and improve demos that will be shown around the world at various tradeshows and conferences
Use SolidWorks to design and build mechanical parts (brackets, fingers, etc.)
Work closely over email, virtual meetings and phone calls with our systems integrators, OEM’s and distributors to help best apply our robots within their solutions
Provide technical support and troubleshooting to help service teams around the world using our collaborative robots
Work with the sales and marketing staff to identify, assess and prioritize potential customers and applications of our products
Train customers on out-of-the-box set-up, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and programming of our collaborative robots
Communicate customer needs and wishes to our marketing, and product engineering staff
Working independently and as a team member to quickly respond to customer needs
Use your technical writing and communication skills to document completed demos, proof-of-concepts and hardware integrations in the form of application notes
Support visits to customer sites, customer visits to the office as well as tradeshows and conferences
Use your extrapersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with customers and technology partners
Prepare detailed product specifications to define solutions to meet customers’ high-value applications
Work with vendors to design and purchase new hardware
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in an Applications Engineering role, or a minimum of 10 years of experience in a Field Service Engineering role
Good understanding of servo control systems (PID, Commutation, etc.)
The ability to read and understand CAD drawings, system diagrams and flow-charts
Understanding of motion control, control systems and electrical components
Experience in object-oriented programming language such as VB.NET, C# (.NET framework), and Python
Experience in a customer-facing role
Experience with technical writing for manuals, technical training, and application white papers
Experience troubleshooting both hardware and software issues
Experience with basic machine shop tools and fabrication techniques
Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs
Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time including weekends
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering related discipline preferred (Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer) OR experience in Factory Automation
Experience with SolidWorks and designing for 3D printing and designing for fabrication preferred
Experience with industrial articulated or SCARA robots preferred
Knowledge of industrial vision systems and common vision processing tools including lensing and lighting preferred
Experience with communication over Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, and Raw TCP Socket preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance
401(k) Plan
Company paid holidays
Flexible Vacation
Company
Brooks Automation
Brooks Automation provides automation, vacuum, and instrumentation solutions to the worldwide semiconductor manufacturing industry.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2005-06-01Acquired
1995-02-10IPO
Leadership Team
David Jarzynka
Chief Executive Officer
William T. Montone
SVP, HR
Recent News
2025-09-17
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