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Engineer, Advanced Automation Technology

Location: 

Fort Mill, SC, US, 29715

Job Requisition ID:  44957

 

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.  

 

Your Key Responsibilities

Humanoid Robotics & Strategic Development

  • Build and maintain an OEM partner network for humanoid robotics, and drive strategy development.
  • Lead the vertical integration of humanoid robots into production environments, from pilot concepts through to full-scale implementation.
  • Develop robotic systems and adapting them to real production tasks and conditions.

Automation & Robotics Engineering

  • Program, configure, and optimize industrial and collaborative robots across production applications.
  • Oversee the design, development, and integration of advanced robotic systems, ensuring technical robustness and production readiness.
  • Plan and execute Proofs-of-Concept (PoCs), managing the full cycle from initial validation through to integration into live production environments.

Project & Stakeholder Management

  • Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with external partners, research institutions, and technology suppliers to deliver automation projects on time and at quality.
  • Collaborate closely with Schaeffler's global manufacturing technology networks across divisions, business units, and regions as well as central functions including Purchasing, IT, Maintenance, and Quality.

Operational Impact

  • Deliver automation solutions that create measurable improvements in operational efficiency, quality, and production flexibility.
  • Continuously identify and close gaps between automation potential and actual deployment, contributing directly to Schaeffler's targets.

Your Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
  • Verified specialist proficiency in humanoid robotic systems, encompassing both hardware components and software architectures.
  • Demonstrated competence with advanced automation technologies: COBOTs, industrial robots, AGVs, AMRs, and general-purpose robotics.
  • Practical experience delivering automation projects end-to-end — from concept and planning through to machine integration and commissioning.
  • Demonstrated competence in robotics‑related software frameworks and programming languages, including ROS/ROS2, Python, C++, Java, PLC programming, Profinet, OPC UA, and REST APIs.
  • Knowledge of LLMs and Reinforcement Learning in the context of robotics and automation.
  • Working knowledge of control algorithms including Inverse Kinematics (IK), Forward Kinematics (FK), and Adaptive Control.
  • Familiarity with 2D and 3D computer vision systems and their integration in automated environments.
  • External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.
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Preferred

  • Master's degree in engineering or a related field
  • Knowledge of ML algorithms

Our Offering

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance  

  • Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match 

  • Please see all our benefit offerings at Schaeffler Benefits

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

 

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

 

https://www.schaeffler.us/careers/

 

Your contact

Schaeffler Group USA Inc. 

Gillian Taylor Hirsch 

 

 

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

 

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