Manufacturing Engineer - Robotic Bin Picking and AI Vision

Manufacturing Engineer, Robotic Bin Picking and AI Vision

Location: Lexington, KY area (about 30 minutes north of downtown)
Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
Pay: $100,000 to $140,000 per year

Join an Advanced Technology team turning AI-powered robotics into real production systems at a global manufacturer known for stability.

Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Manufacturing automation deployment experience
• Strong hands-on skills in at least two of: computer vision, machine learning, or robotics
• Python, C++, and ROS proficiency with strong software fundamentals
• Experience tuning RGBD cameras, LiDAR, or time-of-flight sensors
• A full-stack mindset focused on complete, production-ready solutions

What You’ll Do

• Deploy AI-enabled robotic solutions for bin picking, part handling, and inspection
• Build computer vision and sensor fusion applications for the plant floor
• Optimize AI models for industrial hardware and real-world reliability
• Connect Python-based AI with standard industrial automation
• Validate concepts and generate synthetic data in Isaac Sim or MuJoCo
• Lead trials from proof of concept through production rollout
• Manage contractors building test cells
• Benchmark emerging Physical AI technologies with suppliers
• Present results to engineering and executive leadership

Nice-to-Haves

• Master’s degree
• High-volume manufacturing experience
• 3D perception and segmentation expertise

Compensation and Benefits

• $100,000 to $140,000 per year
• Full benefits package
• Long-term stability with a global leader

About the Company
Our client is a global, multi-billion dollar manufacturer investing in advanced technology and AI to improve manufacturing competitiveness.

To apply, submit your resume for consideration.