6-Axis Robotics Programmer

Viable Engineering Solutions, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Viable Engineering Solutions in Orlando invites a skilled 6-Axis Robotics Programmer to join our world-class concept-to-completion team. The role focuses on programming FANUC robots for industrial automation, with emphasis on teach pendant programming and offline simulation.

You will collaborate with engineering and maintenance to improve safety, reliability, and production efficiency while integrating vision systems and sensors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience programming industrial robots, preferably FANUC.
• Proficiency with teach pendant programming and offline simulation software.
• Experience integrating vision systems, sensors, and industrial automation devices.
• Strong troubleshooting of robot motion, communications, I/O, and faults.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and PLC-controlled automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial robots using teach pendants and offline programming software.
• Develop, test, and simulate robotic applications using FANUC RoboGuide or similar platforms.
• Create and modify robot programs for material handling, machine tending, assembly, welding, inspection.
• Diagnose and resolve robot faults, alarms, and production stoppages to minimize downtime.
• Integrate automation devices including vision systems and sensors (Cognex, Keyence).
• Interface robots with PLCs, HMIs, conveyors, and other equipment.
• Perform robot commissioning, startup, testing, and production support.
• Maintain robotic system documentation and change records.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing teams to improve safety and efficiency.

Skills

Robot programming

Troubleshooting

System integration

Reading electrical schematics

PLC interfaces

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FANUC RoboGuide

Offline simulation software

Cognex

Keyence

Job description

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6-Axis Robotics Programmer

Salary Range: $45.00 To $55.00 Hourly

The 6-Axis Robotics Programmer programme FANUC robots for industrial automation applications.

Job Duties:

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial robots using teach pendants and offline programming software.
• Develop, test, and simulate robotic applications using software such as FANUC RoboGuide or equivalent robotic simulation platforms.
• Create and modify robot programs for material handling, machine tending, assembly, welding, inspection, and other automation processes.
• Diagnose and resolve robot faults, alarms, communication issues, and production stoppages to minimize downtime.
• Recover robots from singularities, reach limitations, collision conditions, and other motion-related issues.
• Integrate and configure automation devices including vision systems, sensors, scanners, and other peripherals, such as Cognex, Keyence, and similar technologies.
• Interface robots with PLCs, HMIs, conveyors, and other production equipment.
• Perform robot commissioning, startup, testing, and production support.
• Maintain robotic system documentation, backups, and change records.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing teams to improve safety, reliability, and production efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience programming industrial robots, preferably FANUC, though experience with other robotic platforms (ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa/Motoman, Universal Robots, etc.) will be considered.
• Proficiency with robot teach pendant programming and offline simulation software.
• Experience integrating vision systems, sensors, and industrial automation devices.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving robot motion, communications, I/O, and system faults.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and understand PLC-controlled automation systems.

The Company:

Viable Engineering Solutions is a world-class concept-to-completion center for the industrial market. We take Research and Development to the next level providing rapid prototyping, robotics, automation, and non-destructive testing solutions in our state-of-the-art concept-to-completion facility. We are located in Orlando in the heart of the Central Florida Research Park

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Viable Engineering Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes affirmative action to employ and advance qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

In compliance with federal law, we encourage qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. As a federal contractor, Viable is committed to complying with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA).