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Senior Robotics & Automation Engineer

Job Details

Tacoma - Tacoma, WA
Full Time
$110,000.00 - $180,000.00 Salary/year
Day
Engineering

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Who is COMC?

It's a great time to join COMC - the #1 marketplace for trading card singles! Our Industry is booming, and we are building a team to apply the latest technology to card collecting. We strive to continually impress our customers by offering the best service and making it easier and fun to collect!

Job Description

COMC is looking to hire a Senior Robotics and Automation Engineer (Mechanical). Reporting to the Head of Technology, the Senior Robotics and Automation Engineer is responsible for research, design, development, testing, and iterative improvement of robot hardware and hardware automation systems used in COMC’s logistic processes. The ideal candidate will be a team player, used to working collaboratively on a variety of complex systems, and will have solid experience designing and developing robot/hardware automation solutions for a variety of needs and processes.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.

 

Job Responsibilities

  • Work with company leaders to understand and document processes and requirements for individual process steps.
  • Design, develop, and test robotic systems to automate process steps.
  • Optimize hardware designs of automation systems.
  • Develop cost-effective, efficient processes for producing robots / automation systems.
  • Fully document the robots / automation systems.
  • Continuously and iteratively improve multiple robots / automation systems.
  • Train Automation Technicians in the assembly, maintenance, and operation of the robots / automation systems.
  • Keep abreast of advances in robotics and related engineering disciplines.

 

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical automation, robotics, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred
  • 4+ years of industry experience
  • Proven ability to develop mechanical automation systems
  • Proven skills in mechanical engineering and mechanical design
  • Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
  • Able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

 

Additional Qualifications

  • Experience with or interested in learning about the trading card industry
  • Knowledgeable about professional sporting industry (NBA, NFL, MLB, including Hockey and Soccer etc.)
  • Knowledge in the non-sports card industry (Marvel, Entertainment, Trading Card Games, Pop Culture)

 

Work Location

  • Initial Location (temporary): Algona, WA. 
  • Permanent Location: Tacoma, WA
  • This is an on-site position due to the requirement for physical access to hardware; remote work is not available.

 

Benefits Offerings

  • A competitive salary 
  • Employer provided Free Medical, Base Dental and Vision plans. 
  • Paid Time Off of nearly 4 weeks per year 
  • 401 (K) Program with 100% Company Match 
  • Employer provided LTD and Life Insurance 
  • Short term disability for employees outside of Washington State 
  • Employee discount on COMC.com 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Legal Library Access 

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the ability to work with standard computer equipment such as keyboards, monitors, personal computers, and scanners. This position requires the ability to maintain delicate computer instruments with regular care as instructed.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit or stand for extended periods. The employee is sometimes required to stand, walk, bend, and reach with hands and arms for short to long periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; talk and hear. The position requires the ability to work with fingers to pick, pinch, and carry out substantial movements of the wrist and hands to perform tasks of delicate manual dexterity, handling small, fragile inventory with great precision and care. The position requires the ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

COMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. COMC is a diverse workplace were people from all walks of life are celebrated and supported. We strongly encourage all people; including but not limited to women, people of color, LGBT individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and veterans to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

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