6-Axis Robotics Programmer

Socket.dev; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Viable Engineering Solutions is a world-class concept-to-completion center for the industrial market, located in Orlando, FL. We specialize in rapid prototyping, robotics, automation, and non-destructive testing within a state-of-the-art facility.

The company seeks an experienced robotics engineer to program, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial robots, integrate vision systems, and support production across multiple automation processes. A Bachelor's degree is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience programming industrial robots, preferably FANUC, but ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa/Motoman, Universal Robots 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.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial robots using teach pendants and offline programming software.
• Develop, test, and simulate robotic applications using FANUC RoboGuide or equivalent platforms.
• Create and modify robot programs for material handling, machine tending, assembly, welding, inspection, and other automation processes.
• Diagnose and resolve robot faults, alarms, communications 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 peripherals such as Cognex and Keyence.
• 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.

Skills

Robot programming

Offline simulation

Vision systems

Troubleshooting

PLC interfacing

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FANUC RoboGuide

Cognex

Keyence

Job description

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).