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.
Position Summary
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 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
Additional Platforms
KUKA
ABB
NACHI
Kawasaki
Yaskawa / Motoman
Panasonic
Robotic Application Experience
Strong hands-on experience in the following applications is preferred:
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
KUKA.Safe
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:
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