3D Vision Robot Programmer — Bin Picking Systems

Location: Orion, Michigan

Employment Type: Contract (Mid-July through December 2026)

Compensation: $33.00–$40.00 per hour (commensurate with proven work history)

A day in the life

You arrive on site, open a fresh project in Photoneo, and start a careful hand–eye calibration. Bins and totes are staged; you tune localization profiles and run trials on real parts. Before lunch, you’ve taught a safe start pose and a robust drop path, then switch over to Keyence to validate another 3D bin scenario. The afternoon is for logic—crafting pick-to-Matrox sequences, flip/qualify checks, and bin empty/tote empty routines—followed by a quick Ethernet handshake test between the robot, vision controller, and the client/server. You wrap the day debugging with the PLC programmer, moving a cell from teach to fully automatic operation.

What you’ll own

• Vision systems integration (Photoneo, Keyence, Matrox): Configure and calibrate Photoneo and Keyence 3D bin picking environments; load Matrox 2D/3D projects, adjust camera parameters, and craft precise multi-face detection “recipes.”
• Calibration & localization: Execute hand–eye calibration, scan EOAT, and establish accurate localization profiles for bins and totes.
• Robot programming: Teach complex paths (rough approaches, start poses, drop and reject routines) and develop advanced logic, including pick-to-Matrox, flip/qualify, and empty-bin/tote sequences.
• Integration & communications: Stand up reliable Ethernet communications among robots, vision controllers, and client/server architectures.
• Hardware & commissioning: Commission robots end-to-end; install and configure Photoneo or Keyence vision cabinets; set up EOAT with MAGSWITCH magnetic grippers and suction cups; verify and test functions.
• PLC collaboration: Partner with PLC engineers to troubleshoot interlocks and transition systems from manual teach to automatic mode.
• Process & quality: Apply deep bin-picking expertise—file loading, simulation deliverables, and rough grasping methods—then fine-tune grasp strategies and localization for maximum reliability.

Must-have certifications and focus areas

• GRS, MPS, DCS, Fall Protection
• Specialized robot programming in Bin Picking and “Seek C Find”

Core skills

• Analyzing Test Information
• Picker
• Interpreting Test Information
• Assembling Electrical Systems
• Assembling Electronic Systems

How we work together

We value inventive thinking and strong communication. You’ll act as a connector across robotics, vision, and controls—anticipating issues, sharing insights, and delivering production-ready automation.

Background check

A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.

Application integrity

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