Robot Programmer
- Provide training and support for operators, maintenance, and production staff on robotic and vision systems.
- Identify opportunities for automation improvements and implement cost-saving solutions.
- Develop, test, and optimize robot programs for industrial robots (e.g., FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa, Universal Robots).
- Configure and integrate vision systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence, FANUC iRVision, SICK) for part detection, orientation, and quality inspection.
- Program vision-guided robotics for pick-and-place, welding seam tracking, and automated inspection tasks.
- Develop and implement error-proofing, part verification, and traceability systems using vision tools.
- Collaborate with mechanical, controls, and process engineers to design and deploy robotic work cells in production lines.
- Create and maintain documentation for programs, processes, and troubleshooting guides.
- Participate in cell simulation and offline programming (ROBOGUIDE, RobotStudio, Process Simulate, or similar).
- Support commissioning, installation, and validation of robotic systems at plant sites.
- Diagnose and resolve programming, integration, and cycle-time issues.
- Perform ongoing optimization of robot motion paths, cycle times, and vision algorithms to maximize throughput and reliability.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3–5 years of experience programming industrial robots in a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience integrating and troubleshooting vision-guided robotic applications.
- Proficiency with at least one major robot platform (FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa, Universal Robots).
- Strong knowledge of industrial vision systems (Cognex. Matrox, Keyence, FANUC iRVision,or similar).
- Familiarity with welding automation, material handling, assembly, or inspection processes.
- Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet).
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
- Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis abilities.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for system installation and support.
- Recruiting Agencies without an existing Agreement with HTI Cybernetics are requested not to contact any hiring managers of HTI Cybernetics with recruiting inquiries or resumes***
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