Robotics Engineer

Gabletek Robotics and Controls Solutions; Lake Orion (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GableTek is seeking an experienced Senior Robotics Engineer to support the development, commissioning, and launch of advanced robotic automation systems for automotive manufacturing projects. This role requires extensive FANUC and KUKA experience and offers leadership on projects from concept through production launch, with strong startup and troubleshooting skills.

The position requires travel across North America to customer sites and collaboration with controls, mechanical, and project

Qualifications

• 7+ years programming and integrating industrial robotic systems.
• Minimum 5 years commissioning robotic systems from blank controller through production launch.
• Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, commission, and optimize FANUC and KUKA robotic systems.
• Configure and teach TCPs, User Frames, payloads, and robot mastering.
• Configure safety systems including FANUC DCS and KUKA SafeOperation.
• Set up robot I/O, fieldbus communications, and external axis integration.
• Commission and optimize robotic dispensing systems including adhesive, sealer, urethane, and paint applications.
• Integrate robot-mounted and floor-mounted vision systems.
• Configure and troubleshoot PhotoNeo vision systems and FANUC 3D Vision (3DV).
• Develop and validate offline robot programs and simulations using FANUC RoboGuide and KUKA WorkVisual.
• Optimize robot cycle times and improve system performance.
• Validate robotic models and simulation accuracy.
• Lead robotics projects from design through commissioning and customer acceptance.
• Troubleshoot robotic equipment during startup and production support.
• Provide technical leadership while working closely with customers, engineers, controls teams, and project management.

Skills

Robotics Programming

System Integration

Leadership

Customer Communication

Troubleshooting

Startup Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Associate Degree (robotics)

Tools

FANUC Robotics

KUKA Robotics

FANUC RoboGuide

KUKA WorkVisual

3D Vision (3DV)

PhotoNeo

FANUC DCS

KUKA SafeOperation

Job description

Robotics Engineer – FANUC & KUKA

Location: Lake Orion, MI
Schedule: Full-Time (40 Hours/Week)
Pay: Competitive Hourly Rate (Based on Experience)
Travel: 35–50% throughout North America

GableTek is seeking an experienced Senior Robotics Engineer to support the development, commissioning, and launch of advanced robotic automation systems for automotive manufacturing projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a robotics professional with extensive FANUC and KUKA experience who enjoys working on cutting‑edge automation projects from concept through production launch.

Position Summary

The Senior Robotics Engineer will be responsible for programming, commissioning, optimizing, and supporting robotic automation systems throughout the entire project lifecycle. The ideal candidate has extensive startup experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and a proven track record leading robotic integration projects in automotive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, commission, and optimize FANUC and KUKA robotic systems
• Configure and teach TCPs, User Frames, payloads, and robot mastering
• Configure safety systems including FANUC DCS and KUKA SafeOperation
• Set up robot I/O, fieldbus communications, and external axis integration
• Commission and optimize robotic dispensing systems including adhesive, sealer, urethane, and paint applications
• Integrate robot‑mounted and floor‑mounted vision systems
• Configure and troubleshoot PhotoNeo and FANUC 3D Vision (3DV) systems
• Develop and validate offline robot programs and simulations using FANUC RoboGuide and KUKA WorkVisual
• Optimize robot cycle times and improve system performance
• Validate robotic models and simulation accuracy
• Lead robotics projects from design through commissioning and customer acceptance
• Troubleshoot robotic equipment during startup and production support
• Provide technical leadership while working closely with customers, engineers, controls teams, and project management

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred
• Associate Degree with equivalent robotics experience will also be considered

Experience

• 7+ years programming and integrating industrial robotic systems
• Minimum 5 years commissioning robotic systems from blank controller through production launch
• Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Experience leading robotics projects and supporting large‑scale automation launches
• Strong customer communication and technical leadership skills

Required Technical Skills

Robotics Platforms

• FANUC Robotics
• KUKA Robotics

Application Experience

• Material Handling
• Spot Welding
• Arc Welding
• Laser Welding
• Adhesive Dispensing
• Urethane Dispensing
• Sealer Applications
• Paint Applications

Additional Technical Experience

• Robot commissioning and startup
• TCPs and User Frames
• Robot safety systems
• Robot I/O and industrial communications
• External axis integration
• Offline programming
• Robotic simulation development
• FANUC RoboGuide
• KUKA WorkVisual
• FANUC 3D Vision (3DV)
• PhotoNeo vision systems
• Third‑party vision integration
• Robot process optimization
• Cycle time reduction
• BMW TMO standards (preferred)

Travel

• Approximately 35–50% travel throughout North America to support customer installations, commissioning, and production launches