Industrial Robotics Programmer & Automation Engineer

Ohio Transmission Corporation; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Transmission Corporation seeks a Robotic Programmer to support our Finishing, Dispense, and Filtration operations. The role focuses on programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, and optimizing robotic systems in automated manufacturing environments.

The ideal candidate has strong robotics programming expertise, knowledge of PLC/HMI interfaces, and the ability to collaborate with engineering and project teams to ensure successful execution and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in robotics, automation, EE or mechatronics.
• Experience programming industrial robots (FANUC/ABB/Yaskawa/KUKA) and associated automation.
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and reading electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, test, and troubleshoot robotic systems and automation equipment.
• Develop and optimize robot paths and motion sequences for efficiency and quality.
• Integrate robotics with PLCs, HMIs, conveyors, vision systems and other automation equipment.
• Perform simulations and offline programming as needed.
• Assist with startup, commissioning, debugging and validation activities.
• Modify and improve existing robotic programs to reduce downtime and improve performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams through planning, execution and documentation.

Skills

Robotics programming

Automation systems

Troubleshooting

Read electrical schematics

Team collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Robotics/Automation/Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics

Tools

FANUC

ABB

Yaskawa

KUKA

Job description

Ohio Transmission Corporation seeks a Robotic Programmer to support our Finishing, Dispense, and Filtration operations. The role focuses on programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, and optimizing robotic systems in automated manufacturing environments.

The ideal candidate has strong robotics programming expertise, knowledge of PLC/HMI interfaces, and the ability to collaborate with engineering and project teams to ensure successful execution and customer satisfaction.