PSI

Hosts stakeholder conversations with AI analytics

Automation Engineer

Robotics & Autonomous SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLexington, KY, USA$100k - $140kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated experience with manufacturing automation deployments.
Experience in robotics, artificial intelligence/machine learning, or advanced automation development.
A full-stack mindset and experience building complete solutions in team environments, rather than only independent artificial intelligence algorithms, demonstrations, and experiments.
Hands-on experience in at least two of the following: computer vision, including detection, segmentation, or 3D perception; machine learning or deep learning; and robotics.
Proficiency in Python, C++, and ROS-based systems, with strong software engineering fundamentals.
A deep understanding of sensor types, including RGBD cameras, LiDAR, and Time-of-Flight sensors, and the ability to tune them for image quality, accuracy, and performance.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with robotics engineers, controls engineers, and plant manufacturing teams to integrate artificial intelligence into production systems.
Identify, evaluate, and implement emerging Physical AI technologies through benchmarking, supplier engagement, and industry events.
Ensure solutions meet safety, reliability, and manufacturability requirements, including alignment with applicable standards and internal risk assessments.
Present technical concepts, results, and recommendations to stakeholders, management, and executive leadership.
Manage contractors designing and constructing testing cells.
Produce clear, detailed documentation to support future scaling and customer enablement.

Automation Engineer

PSI · Lexington, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-03

Salary: USD 100,000–140,000

Workplace: on_site

Description

Large Manufacturing company is seeking an Automation Engineer in the Lexington, KY area.

The primary responsibility of this role is to develop and implement innovative activities, improving manufacturing competitiveness and reducing fixed costs in North America

What you'll be doing

Collaborate cross-functionally with robotics engineers, controls engineers, and plant manufacturing teams to integrate AI into production systems.
Identify, evaluate, and implement emerging Physical AI technologies through benchmarking, supplier engagement, and industry events.
Ensure solutions meet safety, reliability, and manufacturability requirements, including alignment with applicable standards and internal risk assessments.
Present technical concepts, results, and recommendations to stakeholders, management, and executive leadership.
Manage contractors to design and construct testing cells.
Produce clear, detailed documentation to support future scaling and customer enablement.

Requirements

Qualifications

What you bring

Bachelor's or master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
Demonstrated experience with manufacturing automation deployments.
Experience in robotics, AI/ML, or advanced automation development.
Having a full-stack mindset while working in team environments building complete solutions, not just independent AI algorithms, demonstrations, and experiments.
Strong hands-on experience in at least two of the following:
Computer vision (e.g., detection, segmentation, 3D perception)
Machine learning / deep learning
Robotics
Proficiency in Python, C++, ROS-based systems; strong software engineering fundamentals.
Deep understanding of different sensor types (RGBD cameras, LiDAR, Time-of-Flight sensors, etc.) and the ability to tune for image quality accuracy and performance.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development

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About the Company

PSI

Hosts stakeholder conversations with AI analytics

PSI organizes online conversations with stakeholders and uses AI-powered conversation analytics combined with collective intelligence science to extract insights and produce fast, actionable solutions. Its product works by hosting discussions online and applying advanced analytics and crowd-based problem-solving methods to identify key issues, generate recommendations, and turn input into concrete actions. PSI differentiates itself from competitors by coupling AI-driven analysis of conversations with a formal collective intelligence framework, enabling quicker, more reliable insights from diverse stakeholder inputs rather than relying on traditional surveys or static reports. The company’s goal is to help organizations quickly surface and implement effective solutions from stakeholder dialogue.

Company size: 1-10
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Founded: 2020

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