Robotics Software Engineer Resume Example

Senior Robotics Software Engineer · Collaborative Robotics Inc.

Boston, MA · 2019 - Present

• Led the development of a new intuitive programming interface for cobots, reducing setup time for complex tasks by 35% for non-expert users.
• Implemented real-time collision detection and avoidance algorithms, enhancing system safety and reducing critical incidents by 90% in pilot deployments.
• Architected and deployed ROS 2 based control stacks for new product lines, supporting scalable integration with enterprise manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Optimized robot path planning algorithms using advanced AI techniques, improving task cycle times by an average of 18% across various industrial applications.
• Mentored a team of 4 junior engineers on best practices in safety-critical software development and industrial robotics standards (ISO 10218).

Robotics Software Engineer · KUKA Robotics Corporation

Shelby Township, MI · 2015 - 2019

• Developed and maintained C++ software for KUKA's LBR iiwa collaborative robot, focusing on force-torque control and human-robot interaction modes.
• Contributed to the design of safety-rated control functions, ensuring compliance with IEC 61508 and ISO 13849 standards, successfully passing certification audits.
• Integrated sensor fusion techniques (vision, lidar) to improve object recognition accuracy by 25% for pick-and-place applications in logistics.
• Streamlined the deployment process for customer-specific applications, cutting commissioning time by 20% through robust API development and documentation.
• Collaborated with product management to define software requirements for next-generation collaborative features, directly influencing product roadmap.

Junior Robotics Engineer · Techtronix Automation

Ann Arbor, MI · 2014 - 2015

• Designed and implemented software modules for PLC-based industrial automation systems, improving operational efficiency by 15% for assembly lines.
• Assisted in the integration of robotic arms into existing manufacturing cells, reducing manual labor costs by approximately $50,000 annually per cell.
• Developed diagnostic tools for robot performance monitoring, leading to a 10% reduction in system downtime due to proactive maintenance.
• Participated in field commissioning and troubleshooting of robotic systems at client sites, gaining practical experience with industrial environments.

M.S. in Robotics · Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA · 2012 - 2014

• Specialized in Human-Robot Interaction and Safe Robot Motion Planning.
• Thesis: 'Adaptive Safety Zones for Collaborative Industrial Manipulators' (GPA: 3.9/4.0)

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering · Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN · 2008 - 2012

• Concentration in Control Systems and Mechatronics. (GPA: 3.8/4.0)
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Dean's List every semester.

Embedded Software Engineer · Boeing

Seattle, WA · 2012 - 2016

• Developed and maintained real-time embedded software in C for aerospace control systems, reducing system boot-up time by 12% across product lines.
• Optimized firmware for critical flight components, improving data processing efficiency by 15% and ensuring compliance with DO-178C standards.
• Implemented robust testing frameworks, including unit and integration tests, resulting in a 20% reduction in post-release critical bugs.
• Collaborated with hardware engineers to debug and validate embedded systems, streamlining the development cycle by 10%.

Robotics Software Engineer · Seegrid

Pittsburgh, PA · 2017 - 2019

• Designed and implemented C++ software modules for autonomous mobile robots using ROS, improving navigation accuracy by 18% in warehouse environments.
• Developed perception algorithms for 3D lidar and camera data, enabling robots to detect obstacles and localize with 95% precision.
• Optimized motion planning and control systems, leading to a 25% increase in robot throughput and efficiency in dynamic industrial settings.
• Contributed to the deployment of over 50 autonomous vehicles, successfully integrating new software features with minimal operational disruption.

Senior Robotics Software Engineer · Agility Robotics

Seattle, WA · 2020 - Present

• Led the design and implementation of next-generation control software for bipedal robots, reducing energy consumption during locomotion by 15%.
• Developed advanced state estimation and sensor fusion algorithms (IMU, joint encoders, force sensors) using C++ and Eigen, achieving sub-centimeter positioning accuracy.
• Mentored a team of 3 junior engineers on best practices for real-time software development and ROS 2 integration, improving team productivity by 20%.
• Architected a scalable software framework for simulation and deployment, enabling rapid prototyping and testing of new robotic behaviors, reducing iteration time by 30%.
• Played a key role in integrating machine learning models for perception and decision-making, increasing robot adaptability in unstructured environments by 10%.

M.S. Computer Science · University of Washington

Seattle, WA · 2016 - 2018

• Specialized in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
• Thesis: "Real-time Sensor Fusion for Enhanced Robotic Navigation"

B.S. Electrical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude · Georgia Institute of Technology

Atlanta, GA · 2008 - 2012

• GPA: 3.9/4.0
• Coursework in Digital Signal Processing, Control Systems, Embedded Systems Design