Robot Programmer

Robot Programmer (3-Month Contract)

Location: Novi, MI (43900 Grand River Ave). Some projects may involve work in Canada, which requires a work permit.

We do not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. NO C2C/C2H. Do not apply for this role if you will need immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

Position Summary

The Robot Programmer will support the programming, integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of industrial robotic systems within automotive manufacturing environments. The position will primarily support Body Weld / Body-in-White automation projects, with opportunities to work across major automotive manufacturing programs.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Material Handling and Spot Welding applications, strong knowledge of Fanuc/ Kuka/ Motoman/ Yaskawa/ ABB/ NACHI/Panasonic robotic systems, and experience working within customer-specific automotive standards.

What You'll Do

• Program and start up robots in new or existing production lines
• Set up robots that pick up and drop off parts
• Set up robots that spot weld
• Find and fix problems with robots, safety systems, and equipment
• Help make robots faster and more reliable
• Support the line once production starts
• Work with electrical, mechanical, and welding teams
• Follow each customer's rules and standards
• Lead or guide a project when needed
• Travel to customer plants in the US, Canada, and Mexico

What You Need

• 5+ years programming industrial robots
• Experience in car manufacturing or other complex factory environments
• Support Body Weld / Body-in-White robotic automation and integration projects.
• Experience with picks and drops (material handling)
• Experience with spot welding
• Experience with robots
• Experience following customer standards
• Ability to troubleshoot during startup and production
• Willingness to travel

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, including 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 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.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• 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.