Automation Engineer (Robotics)

Automation Engineer (Robotics)

Rimac Automobili

Zagreb, Croatia

Responsibilities

Design & Concept Development

• Advise on robotic cell design and integration into automated production lines;
• Contribute to control strategy development and robot interface planning.

Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

• Support central engineering teams during FAT at supplier sites;
• Review and approve:
  • Robot programs and motion sequences;
  • HMI settings and user interface logic;
  • PLC logic and line routing concepts;
  • Compliance with machine acceptance criteria.

Installation & Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)

• Support line installation and commissioning, focusing on:
  • Robot safety zones and emergency stop strategies;
  • Manual/automatic mode transitions and on/off sequencing;
  • Emergency power supply strategy and recovery logic;
  • Validation of robotic equipment, PLCs, HMIs, and safety systems;
  • Final sign-off of machine acceptance list.

Ramp-Up & Production Support

• Lead technical support during ramp-up and stabilization phases;
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for robotic processes;
• Reduce scrap and increase technical availability through data-driven analysis;
• Support Production Engineers during ramp-up;
• Troubleshoot process and equipment when issues arise and implement containment and corrective actions.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation or other related technical field;
• Experience in automation environments and high-volume production equipment;
• Proficiency in robot programming (e.g. FANUC, ABB or similar);
• Experience with PLC programming and camera/vision systems (preferred);
• Strong attention to detail and structured problem-solving skills;
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset;
• Fluency in English;
• Ability to work on-site in a dynamic, cross-functional team.

It's beneficial if you have

• Experience with industrial robot arms, preffered FANUC and ABB;
• Familiarity with robot simulation tools (e.g., RobotStudio, KUKA Sim);
• Experience integrating robots with vision systems or force sensors;
• Exposure to collaborative robots (cobots) and human-machine interaction;
• Understanding of safety standards for robotic cells and CE conformity.