Industrial Robotics Technician: Maintain, Program & Optimize

the-pivot-group-careers; Michigan; On-site; USD 59,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivot Group Network in Byron Center, MI seeks a Robotics Technician to maintain and program industrial robotic systems. You will execute routine calibration, troubleshoot complex issues, install new equipment, and help optimize robot performance in a manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, collaboration with engineers, and thorough documentation of maintenance activities to support reliability and uptime across our West Michigan partner facilities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in robotics, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in industrial robotics maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and PLC logic.
• Experience programming/teaching/calibrating robots (FANUC, KUKA, ABB, Yaskawa).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of robotic systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and software issues.
• Install and configure new robotic equipment and peripherals.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and schedule maintenance.
• Develop and optimize robot programs.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve robot performance.
• Document maintenance activities and configurations.

Skills

Robotics maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC logic

Electrical schematics

Mechanical drawings

Robot programming

Education

Associate's degree in robotics, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or related field

Tools

FANUC

KUKA

ABB

Yaskawa

Job description

Pivot Group Network in Byron Center, MI seeks a Robotics Technician to maintain and program industrial robotic systems. You will execute routine calibration, troubleshoot complex issues, install new equipment, and help optimize robot performance in a manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, collaboration with engineers, and thorough documentation of maintenance activities to support reliability and uptime across our West Michigan partner facilities.