Robotics Hardware Engineer (Global Operations Technology)

The role

This role involves designing, developing, integrating, and deploying robotic manipulation systems. The engineer will work with industrial robotic arms, end-of-arm tooling, and vision-guided automation solutions.

What you will do

• Design and integrate robotic manipulation systems using industrial robotic arms and automation equipment
• Develop end effectors, grippers, fixtures, tooling, and supporting mechanical assemblies
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks
• Lead hardware prototyping, system integration, testing, validation, and troubleshooting
• Integrate vision systems, sensors, cameras, and automation hardware into robotic solutions
• Support robot deployment, commissioning, and optimization in laboratory and field environments
• Conduct root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions for mechanical and system-level issues
• Collaborate with software, controls, vision, electrical, operations, and external vendor teams
• Drive projects independently with strong ownership and execution

Required qualifications

• Professional fluency in both English and Korean
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field
• 12+ years of experience in robotics, industrial automation, or robotic manipulation system development
• Hands-on experience integrating industrial robotic arms (ABB, FANUC, KUKA, Yaskawa, Universal Robots, or equivalent)
• Proven experience designing and integrating end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), grippers, fixtures, and automation equipment
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, including 3D modeling, assemblies, engineering drawings, GD&T, and DFM
• Experience creating and maintaining robotic system models using URDF
• Strong hands-on skills in prototype assembly, testing, debugging, and system integration
• Experience with vision system integration, camera calibration, robot calibration, and hand-eye calibration
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Willingness to work in laboratory, manufacturing, warehouse, and field environments

About the company

Coupang exists to wow customers by making shopping, eating, and living easier. It combines a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company.