Senior Robotics Engineer (Hands-on / R&D)

Company Overview

Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies (ORT) is a global leader in robotics and automation solutions, part of Omron Corporation, a $5B technology company operating in over 40 countries. Our mission is to transform manufacturing through advanced robotics, improving productivity and addressing labor challenges across industries.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Robotics Engineer to join our growing team in Guadalajara.

This is a hands-on technical role focused on developing and improving robotics technologies that directly impact real-world industrial applications.

You will play a key role in building new capabilities from the ground up , working closely with global teams across engineering, product, and strategy.

What You Will Do

• Design and develop robotics solutions and core functionalities for industrial applications
• Work directly with industrial robots (programming, tuning, optimization)
• Contribute to development of control, motion, and vision-related solutions
• Collaborate with global teams to translate customer needs into technical solutions
• Support development of new robotics capabilities and features
• Participate in early-stage development of new initiatives and technologies

What We Are Looking For (Must Have)

• 4–7 years of experience in:
• Robotics
• Industrial automation
• Mechatronics or related fields
• Strong hands-on experience with industrial robots
• (programming, integration, optimization)
• ROS
• Experience working in:
• Manufacturing environments
• Automation projects
• System integration
• Solid understanding of:
• Robotics fundamentals (kinematics, control basics)
• Programming experience (at least one):
• C++
• Python
• Advanced English (required)

Nice to Have (Not Mandatory)

• Experience with:
• Motion planning
• Computer vision
• Control algorithms
• Exposure to:
• R&D or product development environments
• Master’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, or related field

Why This Role

• Opportunity to work on next-generation robotics technologies
• High visibility role with global teams
• Chance to build new solutions from scratch (not just maintain systems)
• Collaboration with engineering teams in US, Mexico, and Europe

Work Setup

• Location: Guadalajara, Mexico
• Hybrid: ~2 days onsite (lab environment)
• ✈️ Occasional travel to the US (~10%)

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Omron, we are dedicated to building an inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Omron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.