Robotics Engineer II

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Marine & Land Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our team. We are focused on advancing the automation and robotics manufacturing systems for military vehicles. As an Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining automation solutions that enhance the functionality, safety, and performance of our manufacturing processes and tooling.

Responsibilities:

Automation System Design: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conceptualize, design, and implement automation systems.

Control System Development: Design and implement control algorithms, software, and hardware for automation.

Sensor Integration: Identify, evaluate, and integrate AI, sensors, cameras, LiDAR, radar, and other relevant technologies to provide accurate data inputs for the automation systems. Ensure seamless communication between sensors and control systems.

Safety and Reliability: Ensure the highest levels of safety and reliability for the automation systems in compliance with military standards and regulations. Conduct thorough testing, validation, and verification of the systems to meet stringent performance criteria.

Prototyping and Testing: Create prototypes and conduct tests to validate automation system performance.

Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of automation system designs, specifications, test results, and troubleshooting procedures. Generate regular progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Training and Support: Provide training and technical support to end-users on the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automation systems.