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Niagara Bottling

Robotics & AI Systems Development Engineer II

AI summary of the role

This role designs, programs, and deploys quadruped and humanoid robots and AI systems for autonomous manufacturing maintenance at a large bottling company.

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What you’ll do

  • Design, develop, and deploy control systems for quadruped robots in active manufacturing environments.
  • Architect and develop scalable fleet management software for multiple robotic assets across facilities.
  • Design and deploy AI-driven agents for condition-based, predictive, and prescriptive maintenance.
  • Integrate robotic and AI systems with PLC/SCADA platforms and industrial communication protocols.

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, AI, or related discipline.
  • 3–6 years of experience in robotics systems, AI engineering, or industrial automation.
  • Proficiency in ROS2 or equivalent robotics frameworks.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++.

Technologies

ROS2 · Python · C++ · SLAM · LiDAR · OPC-UA · MQTT · Modbus · PLC/SCADA · LLM · MLOps

Source and classification

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At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water. Consider applying here, if you want to: Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact. Develop lasting relationships with great people. Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members. Robotics & AI Systems Development Engineer II Position Summary The Robotics & AI Systems Development Engineer II plays a foundational role in advancing Niagara’ Bottling LLC’s autonomous manufacturing strategy through the deployment of quadruped and Humanoid robotics and intelligent AI systems across bottle manufacturing maintenance operations. This position is responsible for designing, programming, and deploying
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At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water. Consider applying here, if you want to: Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact. Develop lasting relationships with great people. Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members. Robotics & AI Systems Development Engineer II Position Summary The Robotics & AI Systems Development Engineer II plays a foundational role in advancing Niagara’ Bottling LLC’s autonomous manufacturing strategy through the deployment of quadruped and Humanoid robotics and intelligent AI systems across bottle manufacturing maintenance operations. This position is responsible for designing, programming, and deploying robotic systems while simultaneously developing scalable fleet management platforms and AI-driven manufacturing intelligence solutions. The role extends beyond robotics control to include AI architecture design, intelligent agent development, predictive and prescriptive maintenance systems, and enterprise-level integration across manufacturing ecosystems. This is a high-impact, cross-functional engineering role requiring strong technical depth, system-level thinking, and the ability to communicate com [... source excerpt omitted ...] t edge-based decision-making frameworks for real-time anomaly detection. · Ensure operational robustness in industrial bottling environments (wet floors, dynamic obstacles, tight production spaces). 2. Fleet Management Platform Development · Architect and develop scalable fleet management software to manage multiple robotic assets across facilities. · Design mission scheduling, battery optimization, health monitoring, and alerting systems. · Develop cloud-edge synchronization frameworks for real-time data exchange. · Integrate robotic data outputs into enterprise systems including CMMS, ticketing platforms (e.g., mCAPA), historians, and analytics platforms. · Establish secur [... source excerpt omitted ...] siness value and ROI narratives. · Participate in design reviews and strategic roadmap discussions. · Support change management initiatives during technology adoption. Required Qualifications Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical discipline. Experience · 3–6 years of experience in robotics systems, AI engineering, or industrial automation. · Demonstrated experience deploying solutions in real-world operational environments. · Experience designing production-grade software systems beyond prototype development. Technical Competencies Robotics & S

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