Robotics Hardware Engineer (Global Operations Technology)
Designs, builds, and deploys robotic manipulation systems for Coupang's operations — industrial robotic arms, end-of-arm tooling, and vision-guided automation. Day to day involves SolidWorks mechanical design, prototyping, testing, vision/robot calibration, and commissioning robots in labs, warehouses, and field environments.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Seoul, South Korea
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Category
- Hardware
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Professional fluency in both English and Korean
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or 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)
- 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 as required
Full description
Korean text will follow English
Company Introduction
We exist to wow our customers. We know we're doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, "How did I ever live without Coupang?" Born out of an obsession to make shopping, eating, and living easier than ever, we are collectively disrupting the multi-billion-dollar commerce industry from the ground up and establishing an unparalleled reputation for being leading and reliable force in South Korean commerce.
We are proud to have the best of both worlds — a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company. This fuels us to continue our growth and launch new services at the speed we have been since our inception. We are all entrepreneurs surrounded by opportunities to drive new initiatives and innovations. At our core, we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands-on impact. At Coupang, you will see yourself, your colleagues, your team, and the company grow every day.
Our mission to build the future of commerce is real. We push the boundaries of what's possible to solve problems and break traditional tradeoffs. Join Coupang now to create an epic experience in this always-on, high-tech, and hyper-connected world.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Robotics Hardware Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and deploy robotic manipulation systems. This role focuses on industrial robotic arms, end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), vision-guided automation solutions, and system integration.
The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical design expertise, advanced SolidWorks skills, and practical experience building, validating, and troubleshooting robotic systems in both laboratory and operational environments. Success in this role requires excellent communication skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive projects from concept through deployment.
What You Will Do
- Design and integrate robotic manipulation systems utilizing 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 activities.
- 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.