GE Appliances, a Haier company · 10 hours ago
Senior Robotics Engineer
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGE Appliances, a Haier company, is the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., focused on intelligent automation and advanced robotics. As a Senior Robotics Engineer, you will lead high-impact automation initiatives, design and implement robotic systems, and mentor junior engineers to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Lead the design, integration, and implementation of cutting-edge robotic and automation systems across manufacturing and warehouse operations
Drive cost-out and productivity initiatives through New Product Introduction (NPI) and Run the Plant (RTP) projects
Serve as the key liaison between engineering, operations, and plant leadership—ensuring business priorities are aligned with automation strategies
Develop and enforce robotic, electrical, controls, and safety standards that ensure reliability, scalability, and compliance with national codes
Mentor and guide junior engineers and cross-functional teams on robotics, controls, and safety design best practices
Identify and evaluate new technologies in robotics, machine vision, and emulation that can advance our manufacturing capabilities
Lead capital projects from start to finish—including specification, supplier management, installation, validation, and handoff to operations
Partner with design teams to apply Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) and Design for Automation (DFA) principles to new products
Support EHS and ergonomic compliance, ensuring all automation solutions prioritize operator safety and system reliability
Provide troubleshooting, training, and ongoing technical support for robotic systems and automation equipment
Qualification
Required
5+ years hands on & relevant robotic and controls engineering experience with electrical/mechanical, automated manufacturing equipment and processes
Technical Engineering Degree OR equivalent experience
Comprehensive knowledge of FANUC/ ABB robots electrical/mechanical and programming, ROBOGUIDE/ ROBOTSTUDIO, 2D/3D vision guidance integrations, and working experience with DCS/ SafeMove
Working Knowledge of Studio 5000 Logix and Robotic Interfaces to PLC
Experience implementing robot automation and electromechanical equipment procurement projects: Including specification development, supplier selection, technical reviews, installation, and qualification of equipment
Excellent project tracking and detailed planning skills required
Ability to work in large cross-functional teams and at multiple levels in the organization (both salaried and shop floor operators / skilled trades team members)
Good oral and written communication skills – will be expected to provide status report outs to cross-functional team and train other engineers to electrical standards
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of cross-functional program deliverables and ability to drive decisions based on the overall benefit to the company
Travel may be required based upon project/program schedule
Familiar with at least one CAD package, preferably Solid-works, AutoCAD, Creo
Comfortable with hands on assembling mechanical components and electronics, soldering boards, wiring connectors
Hands-on experience with sensing technologies (e.g. sensors, camera 2D, 3D, IMU, encoder)
Ability to create full simulations within Roboguide / Robotstudio on a theoretical level to further project development
Strong knowledge in machine vision applications and use of vision systems within robotic applications
Industry Traditional: Fanuc iR, Cognex, Keyence
Preferred
Bachelor's degree and/or master's degree in engineering. Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering preferred
Working knowledge of controls software, STUDIO 5000/ RSLOGIX, PROFICY and SIMATIC or SIMOTION preferred, along with experience integrating Industrial Safety and Security
Experience designing robot tooling & fixturing
Very creative talent with a proven ability to look past what is currently done and develop a practical, implementable vision for future electronic control systems with a strong history of executing to vision
Prior NPI program experience
Six Sigma Certification Green Belt, Black Belt, or Master Black Belt
Experienced with coding Python, C#, VB
Algorithm prototyping and coding skills working knowledge (Python/C/C++/C# or VB.Net)
Experience within Emulate3D, formatted with full equipment virtual functionality, including physics
Company
GE Appliances, a Haier company
At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make good things, for life. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, we are a leading U.S.
10001+ employees
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President & Chief Executive Officer
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CFO & VP Corporate Strategy
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