Nabors Industries · 5 months ago
Robotics Development Engineer III
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expNabors Industries is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry, focused on innovating the future of energy. They are seeking a Robotics Development Engineer to design, develop, and deploy robotic control systems for drilling operations in challenging environments primarily in the land drilling sector.
EnergyIndustrialOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Design and develop robotic systems tailored for oil & gas drilling and pipe-handling applications
Integrate sensors and control systems for autonomous drilling and pipe-handling, manipulation, and data acquisition
Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to prototype and test robotic control solutions for drilling and pipe-handling operations
Develop software for real-time control, telemetry, and remote operation of robotic platforms
Conduct field trials and validation tests in simulated and live oil & gas environments
Ensure compliance with industry safety standards and environmental regulations
Analyze performance data and optimize robotic systems for safety, reliability and efficiency
Document engineering processes, test results, and system configurations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related Controls Engineering field
At least 5 years of experience in an engineering environment, developing Robotics and automation software
Experience with robotic systems in industrial or hazardous environments
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, and ROS
Strong understanding of control systems, kinematics, and embedded systems
Familiarity with sensors used in oil & gas robotics (e.g., ultrasonic, inductive proximity, LiDAR, pressure)
Ability to work in field conditions and travel to remote sites as needed
Preferred
Master's Degree or PhD in Controls / Robotics
Experience with multi-axis robotic systems, AUVs or material handling robots
Knowledge of Actin or Energid robotic control software
Knowledge of ATEX/IECEx standards for equipment in explosive atmospheres
Familiarity with SCADA systems and industrial communication protocols
Background in machine learning or computer vision for defect detection and predictive maintenance
Experience with simulation tools such as Gazebo or MATLAB/Simulink
Experience in the drilling industry
Company
Nabors Industries
Nabors Industries is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.1B2025-11-04Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2024-07-17Post Ipo Debt· $550M
2023-11-15Post Ipo Debt· $650M
Leadership Team
Anthony Petrello
Chief Executive Officer
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