Robotics Engineer

Cullerton Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cullerton Group is seeking a Robotics Engineer - Automotive Automation to support advanced robotic automation projects for Ford and GM manufacturing environments. You will program and commission FANUC/ABB robots, develop control logic, and validate via offline tools, while integrating Cognex In-Sight vision systems.

This role requires hands-on experience, strong automation knowledge, and the ability to travel 40–50% and work onsite at Whitmore Lake, Michigan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on industrial robotics programming in automotive environments.
• Experience programming FANUC and/or ABB robots from scratch.
• Proficient with offline programming and simulation (RoboGuide/RobotStudio).
• Experience integrating robotic vision systems (IR, 2D/3D, Cognex In-Sight).
• Experience with commissioning, debugging, and production support.
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation and automotive manufacturing processes.
• Willingness to work onsite in Whitmore Lake, MI and travel 40–50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, and commission FANUC and ABB robotic systems for automotive manufacturing.
• Create robot programs and logic from scratch based on requirements.
• Use RoboGuide or RobotStudio for offline programming and validation.
• Integrate robotic vision systems (IR, 2D/3D, Cognex In-Sight).
• Support robotic integration, startup, debugging, and production launch.
• Develop and optimize robotic paths, motion sequences, tool center points, frames, and cycle times.
• Troubleshoot robot communication, I/O, safety systems, and equipment.
• Collaborate with controls, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure robotic applications meet Ford or GM manufacturing standards.

Skills

Robotics programming

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Onsite work

Travel readiness

Tools

FANUC RoboGuide

ABB RobotStudio

Cognex In-Sight

Job description

Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a Robotics Engineer - Automotive Automation supporting advanced robotic automation projects for Ford and General Motors manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, and commission FANUC and/or ABB industrial robotic systems for automotive manufacturing applications.
• Create robot programs and logic from scratch based on manufacturing and automation requirements.
• Use FANUC RoboGuide or ABB RobotStudio for offline programming, simulation, and validation.
• Integrate robotic vision systems, including IR vision, 2D/3D vision, and Cognex In-Sight.
• Support robotic integration, startup, commissioning, debugging, and production launch.
• Develop and optimize robotic paths, motion sequences, tool center points, frames, and cycle times.
• Troubleshoot robot communication, I/O, safety systems, and automation equipment.
• Collaborate with controls, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering teams.
• Ensure robotic applications meet applicable Ford or GM manufacturing standards.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on industrial robotics programming experience, preferably in Ford or GM automotive manufacturing environments.
• Strong experience programming FANUC and/or ABB robots from scratch, including developing application logic.
• Hands-on experience with FANUC RoboGuide or ABB RobotStudio for offline programming and simulation.
• Experience integrating robotic vision systems, including IR, 2D/3D, or Cognex In-Sight.
• Experience with robotic integration, commissioning, debugging, and production support.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation and automotive manufacturing processes.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and optimize robotic systems.
• Ability to work onsite in Whitmore Lake, Michigan, and travel 40-50%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Ford or General Motors automotive manufacturing projects.
• GM Global Robot Standard (GRS) certification or familiarity with GM robotics standards.
• Advanced FANUC programming and RoboGuide experience.
• ABB robotics programming and RobotStudio experience.
• Cognex In-Sight vision programming and integration.
• Experience developing complex robotic applications involving advanced vision-guided automation.