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Robotics Specialist jobs are open across manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, and logistics, at every level from entry-level technician to senior engineer, with specializations in systems integration, automation programming, and robotic process design. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.
This Position reports to:
Robotics Technical Support Manager
The Robotics Technical Support Specialist provides expert technical assistance to customers, partners, and internal teams for ABB Robotics products and systems.
This role is critical in ensuring high customer satisfaction by diagnosing issues, resolving technical challenges, and supporting the successful operation of robotic solutions. You will also showcase your expertise by communicating both with the customer and ABB sales teams proactively to ensure customer needs are understood and business opportunities utilized for service growth.
The work model onsite located at our Auburn Hills, MI location.
Your Role and Responsibilities:
- Provide escalation technical support for ABB Robotics products, systems, and software via phone, email, and remote tools.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and application-related issues in robotics and automation systems.
- Analyze customer problems, identify root causes, and recommend effective solutions.
- Collaborate with engineering, product management, and field service teams to resolve complex issues.
- Document cases, solutions, and best practices in internal support systems.
- Deliver a high level of customer service while meeting response time and quality targets.
Qualifications for the Role:
- Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years’ experience, Associate’s Degree and 6+ years’ experience OR High School Degree and 8+ years’ experience.
- Minimum of 4 years of previous technical support, field service, or engineering experience working with Industrial Robotics, PLCs, or automation systems.
- You are immersed in and enjoy working with Robotics and Automation; experience in technical support, field service, or industrial automation.
- Experience with ABB Robotics products is preferred.
- Programming Experience, such as robot programming, or scripting in industrial or technical environments preferred.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Willingness to travel 10-20%.
- This is an on call position which may include nights and weekend technical support as needed.
- You are at ease communicating in English, Spanish is a plus.
- Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
What's in it for you
We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
#ABBCareers #RunwithABB #Runwhatrunstheworld #LI-KP1
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.
This Position reports to:
Robotics Technical Support Manager
The Robotics Technical Support Specialist provides expert technical assistance to customers, partners, and internal teams for ABB Robotics products and systems.
This role is critical in ensuring high customer satisfaction by diagnosing issues, resolving technical challenges, and supporting the successful operation of robotic solutions. You will also showcase your expertise by communicating both with the customer and ABB sales teams proactively to ensure customer needs are understood and business opportunities utilized for service growth.
The work model onsite located at our Auburn Hills, MI location.
Your Role and Responsibilities:
- Provide escalation technical support for ABB Robotics products, systems, and software via phone, email, and remote tools.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and application-related issues in robotics and automation systems.
- Analyze customer problems, identify root causes, and recommend effective solutions.
- Collaborate with engineering, product management, and field service teams to resolve complex issues.
- Document cases, solutions, and best practices in internal support systems.
- Deliver a high level of customer service while meeting response time and quality targets.
Qualifications for the Role:
- Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years’ experience, Associate’s Degree and 6+ years’ experience OR High School Degree and 8+ years’ experience.
- Minimum of 4 years of previous technical support, field service, or engineering experience working with Industrial Robotics, PLCs, or automation systems.
- You are immersed in and enjoy working with Robotics and Automation; experience in technical support, field service, or industrial automation.
- Experience with ABB Robotics products is preferred.
- Programming Experience, such as robot programming, or scripting in industrial or technical environments preferred.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Willingness to travel 10-20%.
- This is an on call position which may include nights and weekend technical support as needed.
- You are at ease communicating in English, Spanish is a plus.
- Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
What's in it for you
We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
#ABBCareers #RunwithABB #Runwhatrunstheworld #LI-KP1
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in robotics specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in robotics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science
- Proficiency with ROS or ROS 2 for robot application development
- Experience programming industrial robot arms from FANUC, ABB, KUKA, or Universal Robots
- Strong understanding of kinematics, motion planning, and control systems
- Hands-on experience with sensors including LiDAR, cameras, and encoders
- Familiarity with PLC programming and industrial automation protocols such as Modbus or EtherNet/IP
Tips for Your Robotics Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to each stack
Robotics roles split hard between ROS-heavy research environments and PLC-driven industrial floors. Lead with the exact software and hardware stack the job posting names, whether that's ROS 2, Fanuc, ABB, or Siemens, so your resume clears the initial screen.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists robotics specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight cross-functional project outcomes
Hiring managers want to see that your robots shipped, not just that you coded them. Quantify cycle time improvements, uptime gains, or defect reductions your automation delivered, since results translate directly to the business case your interviewer has to make internally.
Get a relevant certification before applying
Certifications from FANUC, ABB, Universal Robots, or the Robotics Industries Association signal hands-on competency that a degree alone doesn't prove. Listings at the mid-level and above increasingly name these explicitly, so earning one before applying removes a common filter.
Prepare a technical walkthrough for interviews
Most robotics specialist interviews include a live or take-home exercise involving kinematics, sensor fusion, or troubleshooting a faulty routine. Walk interviewers through your reasoning out loud, because how you debug matters as much as whether you get the right answer.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Robotics roles often come with lab access, conference budgets, and hardware allowances that vary widely between employers. During the offer stage, ask specifically about professional development budgets and equipment stipends, since these can close the gap between two otherwise similar offers.
Robotics Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most robotics specialists?
The companies hiring the most robotics specialists right now include Operation Autopilot, ALPHATEC SPINE, and Smith+Nephew, with the largest share of openings in California, Illinois, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong in automotive assembly, fulfillment and logistics, and medical device manufacturing.
How many robotics specialist jobs are remote?
About 50% of robotics specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in this field. Sub-areas such as robotics software development, simulation engineering, and AI-based perception are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while integration and field service roles are almost always on-site.
How do you become a robotics specialist?
Start with a foundation in engineering, computer science, or a closely related field, then build hands-on experience with real robotic systems through coursework, personal projects, or internships. Develop fluency in ROS and at least one industrial robot platform, earn a manufacturer certification to validate your skills, and document project outcomes you can walk through in interviews.
Can you get hired as a robotics specialist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level robotics specialist roles exist, but employers expect you to demonstrate hands-on work even without a full professional history. Build a portfolio using low-cost robot kits, open-source ROS projects, or university lab work. Applying to robotics technician or automation associate titles first is a practical path, since those roles build the diagnostic and integration experience that specialist positions require.
What does the robotics specialist interview process look like?
Most robotics specialist hiring processes start with a recruiter screen focused on your technical background and project history, followed by a technical interview covering kinematics, control theory, and coding exercises in Python or C++. A practical or take-home challenge involving robot simulation or troubleshooting a broken routine is common at mid-level and above. Final rounds typically include a cross-functional panel with engineering leads and sometimes operations or product stakeholders.
Where can I find and apply to robotics specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to robotics specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your skills and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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