Robot Programmer

Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a Robot Programmer.

Job Description:

Job Title: Robot Programmer

Job Type: Contract

Job Location: Novi, MI

Work Schedule: Onsite

Description:

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 Stellantis, GM, and other major automotive manufacturing programs.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Material Handling and Spot Welding applications, strong knowledge of Fanuc and/or Comau robotic systems, and experience working within customer-specific automotive standards.

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.

Robot Platforms:

Experience with the following robot platforms is relevant:

High-Priority Platforms

• Fanuc
• Comau

Additional Platforms

• KUKA
• ABB
• NACHI
• Kawasaki
• Yaskawa
• Motoman
• Panasonic

Fanuc and Comau experience are particularly desirable for Stellantis and GM automotive programs.

Robotic Application Experience

Core Applications

Hands-on experience with the following is strongly preferred for automotive Body Shop assignments:

• Material Handling / Picks and Drops
• Spot Welding

Preferred / Advantage Experience:

Additional experience in any of the following areas is considered an advantage:

• Dispense
• Seek and Find
• Tool Changers
• Stud Welding
• Arc/MIG Welding
• Photoneo Bin Picking
• Keyence Bin Picking
• Matrox
• Vision systems
• Weld Engineering
• Laser Brazing
• Laser Welding
• Riveting
• Fanuc IRVision 2D
• Fanuc IRVision 3DL
• Fanuc IRVision 3DV
• Fanuc DCS
• Fanuc Karel
• Comau RoboSafe
• KUKA.Safe
• ABB SafeMove
• Robotic simulation

Customer Standards Experience:

Candidates should have experience working with or understanding customer-specific robotic programming, manufacturing, and safety standards. Relevant customer experience includes:

• Stellantis / Chrysler / FCA
• General Motors
• Ford
• Honda
• Metalsa
• Cummins
• Slate
• Sodecia
• Walmart

Candidates should be able to describe their familiarity with applicable customer standards and the approximate amount of time spent working within those standards.

Stellantis Project Qualifications:

For Stellantis Body Weld assignments, preference will be given to candidates with:

• Stellantis, Chrysler, or FCA standards experience
• Body Weld / Body-in-White experience
• Material Handling experience
• Spot Welding experience
• Fanuc and/or Comau programming experience

Previous experience at Stellantis, Chrysler, or FCA facilities is highly desirable, including:

• SHAP
• TAC
• WTAP
• DACJ
• BVAP
• BRAP

Candidates with Material Handling, Spot Welding, Fanuc or Comau experience, and 2+ years of robot programming experience may also be considered for Stellantis assignments even without previous Stellantis experience, provided the candidate can successfully transition to Stellantis standards with appropriate guidance.

Candidates with previous Stellantis experience and both Fanuc and Comau experience are especially desirable for projects requiring flexibility across robotic platforms.

General Motors Project Qualifications

For GM assignments, candidates should demonstrate:

• Experience working with GM customer standards
• Experience at GM manufacturing and/or integration sites
• Fanuc robot programming experience
• Material Handling / Picks and Drops experience
• Spot Welding experience

GM Certifications and Training

The following are important qualifications for GM project assignments:

Required / Must-Have

• GM GRS
• GM MPS / Green Lock
• Fall Protection
• ESWP

Advantage

• Fanuc DCS Certification

Additional Industry Experience

While automotive Body Weld / Body-in-White is the primary focus, relevant robotic automation experience may also include:

• Battery manufacturing
• Automotive assembly
• General automotive manufacturing
• Food manufacturing
• Other highly automated industrial manufacturing environments

Travel and Work Location Requirements

Candidates should:

• Be willing and able 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 the candidate has performed project work.
• Identify any limitations affecting the ability to perform project work in the United States, Canada, or Mexico.

About Maxonic:

Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.

Interested in Applying?

Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Saurav ([email protected]/(408) 400-2332) for more details.