Robot Programmer

Robot Programmer

Location: Novi MI
Contract Duration: 3 Months
Travel: Travel may be required throughout the United States Canada and Mexico based on project needs. Candidates supporting projects in Canada must be eligible to obtain the appropriate work authorization.

We are seeking an experienced Robot Programmer to support the programming integration commissioning troubleshooting and optimization of industrial robotic systems within highly automated manufacturing environments.

The position will primarily support automotive Body Weld / Body-in-White (BIW) automation projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Material Handling Picks and Drops and Spot Welding along with strong experience programming Fanuc and/or Comau robotic systems .

Key Responsibilities

• Program configure commission troubleshoot and optimize industrial robots and associated automation equipment.

• Support Body Weld / Body-in-White robotic automation and integration projects.

• Develop modify and troubleshoot robotic applications involving:

  • Material Handling

  • Picks and Drops

  • Spot Welding

• Perform robot startup debugging validation production launch and ongoing production support.

• Integrate robotic systems with tooling welding equipment vision systems safety systems and other manufacturing automation.

• Apply customer-specific robot programming safety manufacturing and integration standards.

• Troubleshoot robot programming process safety communication and equipment integration issues.

• Support robot cell optimization cycle-time improvements and production-readiness activities.

• Collaborate with controls electrical mechanical welding manufacturing and engineering teams throughout integration and commissioning.

• Provide technical direction for robot programming and integration projects when required.

• Support manufacturing and integration facilities throughout North America as project needs require.

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of professional industrial robot programming experience preferred.

• Hands-on experience in automotive or similarly complex automated manufacturing environments.

• Experience with Material Handling / Picks and Drops .

• Experience with Spot Welding .

• Experience programming commissioning and troubleshooting industrial robotic systems.

• Experience working within customer-specific programming and manufacturing standards.

• Ability to troubleshoot robotic equipment and applications during integration launch and production.

• Willingness and ability to travel based on project requirements.

Robot Platform Experience

Experience with one or more of the following robotic platforms is preferred:

High Priority

• Fanuc

• Comau

Additional Platforms

• KUKA

• ABB

• NACHI

• Kawasaki

• Yaskawa / Motoman

• Panasonic

Candidates with both Fanuc and Comau experience are particularly desirable.

Robotic Application Experience

Strong hands-on experience in the following applications is preferred:

• Material Handling / Picks and Drops

• Spot Welding

Additional experience in any of the following areas is considered an advantage:

• Dispense

• Seek and Find

• Tool Changers

• Stud Welding

• Arc / MIG Welding

• Bin Picking

• Vision Systems

• Weld Engineering

• Laser Brazing

• Laser Welding

• Riveting

• Fanuc IRVision 2D

• Fanuc IRVision 3DL

• Fanuc IRVision 3DV

• Fanuc DCS

• Fanuc Karel

• Comau RoboSafe

• ABB SafeMove

• Robotic Simulation

Customer Standards & Automotive Experience

Candidates should have experience working within customer-specific robotic programming manufacturing and safety standards in automotive or other highly automated manufacturing environments.

Candidates should be prepared to discuss:

• Types of customer programming standards previously supported

• Approximate length of experience working within those standards

• Body Weld / Body-in-White project experience

• Manufacturing and integration-site experience

• Robot platforms used on previous projects

Experience supporting major automotive OEM manufacturing environments is highly desirable.

Additional Certifications & Training

Depending on project requirements relevant training or certifications may include:

• Robot safety systems

• Machine/process safety

• Fall Protection

• Electrical Safe Work Practices

• Fanuc DCS or equivalent robotic safety certification

• Customer-specific robot programming or manufacturing certifications

Additional Industry Experience

While automotive Body Weld / Body-in-White is the primary focus relevant robotic automation experience may also include:

• Battery Manufacturing

• Automotive Assembly

• General Automotive Manufacturing

• Food Manufacturing

• Other Highly Automated Industrial Manufacturing Environments

Travel Requirements

Candidates must be willing and able to travel based on project requirements and support manufacturing or integration sites as needed.

Candidates should be prepared to provide:

• Current city state/province and country of residence

• Countries where they have previously completed project work

• Any limitations affecting their ability to perform project work within the United States Canada or Mexico

Required Experience:

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