Robot Programmer-Fanuc

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

South Elgin, IL

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
South Elgin, IL
POSTED
14 days ago
Robot Programmer (FANUC)

South Elgin, IL | 12–18 Month Contract (Potential for Direct Hire)
Employee-Owned | Custom Machine Manufacturing

We’re partnering with an employee-owned leader in custom automation and machine manufacturing in South Elgin, IL to add a FANUC Robot Programmer to their growing team.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll work on cutting-edge automation systems, supporting projects from concept through build, debug, and final commissioning. If you enjoy bringing machines to life and working closely with engineering and build teams, this is a strong opportunity to make an impact.

What You’ll Be Doing
  • Program, configure, and troubleshoot FANUC robots for automated manufacturing systems
  • Develop robot motion paths, logic sequences, and process routines
  • Integrate robots with PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, conveyors, and peripherals
  • Support machine builds, system debug, runoffs, and final commissioning
  • Optimize cycle times, performance, and repeatability
  • Perform offline programming, backups, and system modifications
  • Troubleshoot robotic, electrical, and controls-related issues

What We’re Looking For
  • 3+ years of FANUC robot programming experience in an industrial setting
  • Strong background in robotic automation and motion control
  • Experience integrating robots with PLC-based control systems
  • Ability to troubleshoot robotic, electrical, and communication issues
  • Comfortable reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
  • Willingness to travel occasionally (limited)
? Nice to Have
  • Experience with custom automation or special machinery
  • FANUC applications (handling, welding, paint, or material handling)
  • Vision system integration
  • PLC experience with Allen-Bradley or Siemens
  • Commissioning/startup experience

Why Consider This Role?
  • Employee-owned company with strong stability and culture
  • Exposure to complex, custom-built automation system
  • Work alongside a highly technical and collaborative engineering team
  • Long-term project visibility (12–18 months) with growth potential


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com