Robot Programmer

MEDA Group; Windsor; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Vision plan

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Pension plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Referral bonus

Job summary

MEDA Engineering & Technical Services in Windsor, Ontario, is seeking an experienced Robot Programmer to support our automotive client. You will program Fanuc, ABB, Kawasaki, and Motoman robots, develop simulation and offline programs, and implement safety and vision-guided systems.

Travel to the USA is required on start date; you will install tooling at customer plants worldwide, document procedures, and train end-users to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or diploma in electrical, mechatronics or automation.
• Experience programming and commissioning robotic systems.
• Knowledge of vision-guided robotics and communications protocols.

Responsibilities

• Program robots (Fanuc, ABB, Kawasaki, Motoman) and develop simulation programs.
• Perform offline programming, robotic safety setup and system testing.
• Install tooling at customer sites and optimize robotic performance.
• Document procedures, train end-users, and ensure minimal downtime.

Skills

Robotic programming

Simulation programming

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Engineering Degree or Diploma in electrical, mechatronics, industrial automation

Tools

Profinet

Industrial Ethernet ENet

DeviceNet (DNet)

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Robot Programmer to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry. NOTE: Must be willing and able to travel to the USA, without restrictions, effective on the start date

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform robotic programming (for robots such as Fanuc, ABB, Kawasaki, and Motoman), including the following:
• Simulation programs
• Offline Programming
• Robotic Dress
• Communications set up example: Profinet, Industrial ENet and DNet
• Robotic safety setup
• Robotic Vision Guided Systems
• Develop and implement engineering best practices, ensuring comprehensive documentation
• Design logic for simulation programs and establish communication with PLCs and auxiliary devices
• Install tooling at customer plants (locally and internationally) and introduce programming enhancements to optimize robotic systems
• Address application requirements for robotic functions, including washing, welding, joining, sealing, inspection, and material handling
• Debug, test, and verify I/O signals and interference zones in the system
• Provide thorough documentation of robotic procedures, including printed robot path programs and associated data fields
• Train end-users in robotic operation, offering instruction, advice, and feedback to minimize downtime and expedite full productive capacity

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Engineering Degree or Diploma in electrical, mechatronics, industrial automation or another similar field of study
• Experience in programming, installing, commissioning, servicing and troubleshooting pneumatic, mechanical and electronic automated equipment.
• Knowledge of vision‑guided robotic systems
• Expertise in robotic communications protocols such as Profinet, Industrial Ethernet (ENet), and DeviceNet (DNet)
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining robot simulation programs
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• $34.00 - $44.00/hour (depending on experience)
• Competitive health, dental, vision, employee assistance, and wellness benefits, beginning on the first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pension, life, and disability insurance upon completion of the probationary period
• MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.

Great candidates know great candidates.MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.