6-Axis Robotics Programmer: Automate, Troubleshoot & Integrate Vision

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

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.