Robot Programmers (Intermediate to Senior Roles)

Nix Sensor; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses covered

On-site work

Job summary

VOLCANIX AUTOMATION is seeking Robot Programmers to commissioning and support projects in North America. This is a hands‑on programming role: you'll be on the floor writing, tuning, and optimizing robot programs across production lines.

We are building a multi‑person team with intermediate and senior programmers and require experience with FANUC or ABB. Travel and on-site work are expected as projects require

Qualifications

• Hands-on robot programming experience is required.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and good communication/documentation skills.
• Willingness to work on-site in fast-paced production environments.

Responsibilities

• Program, teach, and optimize industrial robots
• Develop and modify robot programs for material handling, assembly, dispensing, and process applications
• Support commissioning and debugging of robotic cells from installation through production handoff
• Tune robot paths, speeds, and process parameters to meet cycle time and quality targets
• Integrate robotic systems with PLC‑controlled equipment and safety devices
• Troubleshoot robot faults, communication issues, and process failures on-site
• Support production launches, startups, and ramp-up activities
• Perform backup management, program version control, and documentation
• Collaborate with controls engineers, mechanical teams, and production staff
• Participate in system validation, run-offs, and customer acceptance activities
• Follow client programming standards and documentation requirements

Job description

VOLCANIX AUTOMATION is seeking Robot Programmers to commissioning and support projects in North America. This is a hands‑on programming role: you'll be on the floor writing, tuning, and optimizing robot programs across production lines. The work involves new cell integration, process refinement, and keeping robotic systems running at high utilization.

We're building a multi‑person team spanning intermediate and senior programmers, and we're hiring at both levels at once. Experience with at least FANUC or ABB is required; knowing both is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Program, teach, and optimize industrial robots
• Develop and modify robot programs for material handling, assembly, dispensing, and process applications
• Support commissioning and debugging of robotic cells, from installation through production handoff
• Tune robot paths, speeds, and process parameters to meet cycle time and quality targets
• Integrate robotic systems with PLC‑controlled equipment and safety devices
• Troubleshoot robot faults, communication issues, and process failures on‑site
• Support production launches, startups, and ramp‑up activities
• Perform backup management, program version control, and documentation
• Collaborate with controls engineers, mechanical teams, and production staff
• Participate in system validation, run‑offs, and customer acceptance activities
• Follow client programming standards and documentation requirements
  

Experience Levels We're Hiring For

Intermediate Robot Programmer

• 3+ years of hands‑on robot programming experience
• Proficiency on one or more of: FANUC, ABB
• Familiarity with robot simulation tools (Roboguide, RobotStudio)
• Able to write new robot programs and modify existing code, with guidance from senior programmers on complex new‑cell development
• Working familiarity with robot initialization and configuration: I/O configuration, safety zones, TCP & payload
• Solid path optimization and cycle time improvement skills
• Nice to have: vision‑guided robotics, dispensing/sealing applications, palletizing or high‑speed material handling, Siemens PLC or Ignition exposure

Senior Robot Programmer

• 7+ years of hands‑on robot programming experience
• Strong proficiency on one or more of: FANUC, ABB
• Experience with robot simulation tools (Roboguide, RobotStudio)
• Proven ability to create programs from scratch, not just modify existing code
• Experience with robot initialization and configuration: I/O configuration, safety zones, TCP & payload
• Strong path optimization and cycle time improvement skills
• Nice to have: vision‑guided robotics, dispensing/sealing applications, palletizing or high‑speed material handling, Siemens PLC or Ignition exposure

Both levels: comfort working on‑site in fast‑paced production environments, a strong problem‑solving mindset, and excellent communication and documentation skills are expected. Engineering or technical degree preferred.

Work Authorization

We welcome candidates who are:

• Eligible for TN Visa
• Authorized to work and travel across North America
  

Additional Information

• Travel and work‑related expenses will be covered by the company
• Work Location: On‑site