Brighture09.02.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Industrial Automation Systems Engineer - Remote Opportunity

$80K–$100K/year

About the Role

Brighture is seeking an Industrial Automation Systems Engineer to join our team remotely. This role focuses on building real-world industrial automation systems, including automated packaging line equipment and next-generation AMR/AGV solutions for manufacturing and logistics environments in the U.S. As an Industrial Automation Systems Engineer, you will work at the deployment and execution stage, ensuring existing systems are stable, reliable, and deliverable in real customer environments.

What You'll Do

  • Own application-level system behavior of AMR/AGV deployments.
  • Work with existing navigation systems (ROS2 / Nav2 or commercial stacks) including parameter tuning and stability handling.
  • Design, implement, or improve task dispatching and scheduling logic for single- and multi-AGV systems.
  • Own central control logic, including task lifecycle management and error handling strategies.
  • Debug failures across navigation, scheduling, control, hardware, and networking boundaries.
  • Build observability through structured logs, metrics, alerts, and diagnostics for long-running systems.
  • Collaborate closely with PLC/controls engineers, hardware teams, and operations.

Requirements

  • Experience with real robots or automation systems deployed outside the lab.
  • Strong system-level thinking across navigation, scheduling, and control.
  • Comfort working with imperfect hardware, noisy sensors, and real-world constraints.
  • Ability to take ownership and work independently in a small, fast-moving team.

Nice to Have

  • Industrial automation or PLC experience.
  • Multi-robot or fleet-level systems experience.
  • Experience owning system behavior rather than isolated modules.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation based on experience.
  • Visa sponsorship can be discussed for strong candidates.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
  • Hybrid work model with flexibility.
  • Engaging projects that make a real impact in the automation industry.
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This role offers a unique opportunity to work on real-world industrial automation systems with a focus on stability and reliability. Brighture provides a supportive hybrid work environment and competitive compensation.

Salary Range
Required
0/1
Optional
0/1
Bonus
0/1

Who Will Succeed Here

Proficient in ROS2 and Nav2 for developing and debugging automation systems, with a strong understanding of task scheduling to optimize system performance in industrial environments.

Self-motivated and adaptable to hybrid work settings, demonstrating the ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks while collaborating with remote teams.

Detail-oriented problem solver with a hands-on mindset, capable of troubleshooting and optimizing existing automated systems to ensure stability and efficiency in manufacturing processes.

Learning Resources

ROS2 Documentationguide

Career Path

Industrial Automation Systems Engineer(Now)Automation Systems Developer(1-2 years)Lead Systems Engineer(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$3.5B
Annual Growth
15.2%
AI Adoption in Automation
45%
Investment in Industrial Robotics
+25%
Labour Demand for Automation Engineers
+30%
Avg Salary for Junior Automation Engineers
$70K

Skills & Requirements

Required
ROS2Nav2Task Scheduling
Growing in Demand
Machine LearningCloud RoboticsCyber-Physical Systems
Declining
ROS1PLC Programming

Domain Trends

Increased Adoption of ROS2
The transition from ROS1 to ROS2 is accelerating, with a reported 60% of new automation projects opting for ROS2 due to its enhanced capabilities for real-time performance and security.
Rise of AI in Industrial Automation
45% of companies are integrating AI technologies into their automation systems, enhancing predictive maintenance and operational efficiency.
Shift Towards Cloud-Based Automation Solutions
Cloud-based platforms for automation are expected to grow by 30% in the next two years, driven by the demand for remote monitoring and control capabilities.

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