Robot Programmer

Cynet Systems•Novi, MI

18h

About The Position

The Robot Programmer supports programming, integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of industrial robotic systems in automotive manufacturing environments. The role focuses on Body Weld / Body-in-XX robotic automation, especially Material Handling (Picks and Drops) and Spot Welding, and requires working to customer-specific automotive standards. The position supports robot startup, debugging, validation, production launch, and ongoing production needs. It involves integrating robots with tooling, welding equipment, vision and safety systems, and other manufacturing automation. The Robot Programmer collaborates with controls, electrical, mechanical, welding, manufacturing, and engineering teams, and may provide technical direction for programming and integration projects. Customer and integration site support may be required across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Requirements

Professional industrial robot programming experience, preferably 2+ years.
Hands-on experience supporting 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.
Be available to support customer and integration sites as required.
Clearly identify current city, state/province, and country of residence.
Identify previous countries in which project work has been performed.
Identify any limitations affecting the ability to perform project work in the United States, Canada, or Mexico.

Responsibilities

Program, configure, commission, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial robots and associated automation equipment.
Support Body Weld / Body-in-XX robotic automation and integration projects.
Develop, modify, and troubleshoot robotic applications involving Material Handling, including Picks and Drops, and 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 during integration and commissioning.
Lead or provide technical direction for robot programming and integration projects when required.
Support customer manufacturing and integration facilities throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico as required.