Robotics Engineer

Location: Greeneville, TN

Salary: $85,000–$100,000+ DOE – Negotiable

Job Type: Permanent / Direct Hire

Shift: 2nd Shift – Flexible Hours

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Robotics & Automation Programmer to join a manufacturing organization at its facility in Greeneville, Tennessee.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong hands-on industrial robotics experience who enjoys programming, troubleshooting and improving automated manufacturing equipment.

The Role:

• Program, configure and troubleshoot industrial robots
• Work with FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa/Motoman, KUKA and/or Universal Robots
• Develop and modify robot paths, motion sequences and process parameters
• Perform robot setup, commissioning, testing and validation
• Troubleshoot robotic, electrical and mechanical issues
• Optimize cycle times, robot uptime and equipment performance
• Support robotic welding, material handling, assembly, palletizing, machine tending and inspection applications
• Assist with PLC, vision system and automation integration
• Support new equipment installations and production launches
• Maintain robot programs, backups and technical documentation
• Work closely with engineering, maintenance, quality and production
• Train technicians and operators on robotic equipment and basic troubleshooting
• Participate in continuous improvement and automation projects

What We're Looking For:

• 2–5+ years of industrial robot programming experience
• Hands-on experience with at least one major robotic platform such as FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa/Motoman, KUKA or Universal Robots
• Strong robotic troubleshooting and fault-finding skills
• Understanding of industrial automation and manufacturing equipment
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical and pneumatic schematics
• Experience working with PLC interfaces and industrial networks
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills

Desirable Experience:

• Robotic welding applications
• Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs
• Machine vision systems and sensors
• Robot and machine integration
• CAD or robotic simulation software
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
• Robot programming or automation certifications

Why Apply?

• $85,000–$100,000+ salary – negotiable depending on experience
• Permanent, direct-hire opportunity
• Flexible 2nd-shift working hours
• Work with multiple industrial robotics platforms
• Hands-on involvement in new automation projects and equipment launches
• Opportunity to influence uptime, cycle times and manufacturing performance
• Established international manufacturing organization
• Long-term opportunity within a business continuing to invest in automation

If you have experience programming industrial robots and are looking for a position where you can take real ownership of robotic and automated equipment, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today with your latest resume and salary expectations.