Robot Programmer - 14456

MEDA Engineering & Technical Services; Windsor; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

MEDA Engineering & Technical Services in Windsor, Ontario is seeking an experienced Robot Programmer to support an automotive client with programming, simulation, and systems integration. Responsibilities include offline programming, robot dress, Profinet/ENet/DeviceNet communications, safety setup, and vision-guided systems.

You will install tooling at customer plants (locally and internationally), document procedures, and train end-users to minimise downtime and maximise productive capacity.

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

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 optimise 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 minimise downtime and expedite full productive capacity

Skills

Robotics programming

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Vision-guided systems

Education

Engineering degree or diploma in electrical/mechatronics/automation

Tools

Profinet

Industrial Ethernet ENet

DeviceNet DNet

Robot simulation programs

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 optimise 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 minimise 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
• Pension, life, and disability insurance upon completion of the probationary period

MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. 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.