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Apply today to become part of the Universal team!\nPosition Description\nThe Industrial Robotics Engineer will be based in Warren, MI and will develop, engineer, and launch industrial and collaborative robotic automation across Universal Logistics operations and customer facilities.\nThis role focuses on robotic applications including material handling, sequencing, kitting, palletizing, depalletizing, machine tending, packaging, and other automation solutions designed to improve safety, quality, productivity, ergonomics, and process consistency.\nThe Industrial Robotics Engineer will serve as a hands-on manufacturing and automation engineer and project owner. 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